Scott Gregory, who's served various roles in California's IT leadership, will start in a newly created tech leadership role at the California Department of Forestry and Fire…

It's the latest step in the state's effort to simplify its digital services and encourage development of new tools for public safety, public health and beyond.

The state's Office of Digital Innovation hopes the new portal provides flexibility as the state reshapes its open data efforts.

The new office housed within the Department of Technology will focus on open source products that improve interaction between citizens and government.

California Geographic Information Officer Scott Gregory is using GIS data to help the state take on some of its biggest challenges, like the ongoing drought.

The California Technology Agency today launched the California GeoPortal, an interactive and user-friendly gateway to thousands of geographic data sources around the country.