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Flying taxis could happen in big cities as soon as next year, pending approval by the FAA, and one operator of airplane and helicopter landing sites is on the hunt for spots to launch and land air taxis.

As a result of a lawsuit from Los Angeles public school parents, the district will have to give regular assessments and outreach to students, additional training to teachers, and disaggregated data to the public.

L.A. CIO Ted Ross and L.A. County CIO Peter Loo talked about the financial realities their organizations face, at the Los Angeles Digital Government Summit. Real-world solutions to real-world problems, they said, are key.

By withholding at least 800 grants from the University of California, totaling $584 million, officials say the Trump administration threatens to devastate research in clean energy, neuroscience and cancer.

CoreTrust, which launched about two decades ago and serves multiple markets, is expanding its public-sector business. The new deals with two of the largest U.S. cities focus on cooperative contracts.

With FIFA World Cup events and the 2028 Summer Olympic Games coming, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will make it easier to pay for rides, get to the airport and reach other parts of the county.

The L.A. Police Commission, pointing to success at other departments around the nation, has approved an updated policy letting drones be used in more situations. These include “calls for service.”

Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed 2025-26 budget would include layoffs and eliminate vacant positions, in an effort to address an $800 million deficit. It would also significantly affect the city’s Information Technology Agency.

In one month, AI-assisted cameras mounted on Los Angeles Metro buses generated nearly 10,000 citations for parking violations, according to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.

When residents of a ritzy West Los Angeles neighborhood experienced an increase in burglaries last year, they decided to invest in technology for the police department to fight the problem.

Technology being deployed at 53 parking facilities serving the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will guide drivers to open spots, and offer a real-time look at demand and other information.

At the nation's second-largest school system, smartphones can be used on buses to school but not during class, lunch or breaks. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said most teachers and students have embraced the policy.

Members of Congress launched an investigation Monday into Los Angeles County’s emergency alert system after delayed electronic warnings were blamed for the loss of life during the Eaton Fire.

Victims of the L.A. County firestorms are grieving their losses as well as feeling frustration over delays in getting restarted with their lives, which L.A. police say makes them great prey for scammers.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's plan to open a site to process Eaton Fire debris near L.A. County's foothill communities has prompted swift backlash from local leaders.

The centers — which are being opened in Los Angeles and Pasadena — are being created to assist those who lost their home or personal property or have emergency needs caused by the wildfires.

As fires in Los Angeles County continue to burn, interest is piquing in the app run by a nonprofit in Northern California. Launched in 2021, it aggregates several relevant data streams and had 7.2 million users at year’s end.

A few hours before the ball dropped on New Year's Eve, the computer dispatch system for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department crashed, forcing all responders to handle calls by radio.