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Mark Your Calendars for the 2023 Cybersecurity Education Summit

Mon, 07/24/2023 - 16:51 By Brittany M.

The annual conference, featuring an array of state and local government experts, comes at a critical time for the public sector. Cyberattacks on government agencies rose by 95% in 2022.

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Azusa kept ransomware attacks secret. Leaked data broke its silence.

Tue, 06/15/2021 - 04:27 By Brittany M.
Anyone who has given personal information to the Azusa Police Department should call their credit card company.
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Cyber Attacks on Local Governments Are Growing. So is State Assistance.

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 09:35 By Brittany M.

A number of states are stepping in to provide assistance to local governments facing increased cybersecurity threats.

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Cyber Criminals Ramp Up Attacks on Local Governments and Schools

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 19:16 By Brittany M.

Some California jurisdictions were hit by ransomware attacks late last year and experts expect these operations to ramp up in 2020.

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Galt Was Just Hit by Hackers. Here is What We Know.

Thu, 12/19/2019 - 08:56 By Brittany M.

On Tuesday, the City of Galt in Sacramento County confirmed that it had been the victim of a ransomware attack.

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Held Hostage: What Happens When a City Becomes the Victim of Ransomware

In January, the City of Del Rio, Texas was brought to a screeching halt by a mysterious ransomware attack that targeted the city’s computers and electronic systems.
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Lodi Says It Was the Victim of a Bitcoin Ransomware Attack

Thu, 10/03/2019 - 06:18 By Brittany M.

Lodi City Manager Steve Schwabauer has confirmed that his city was hit by a cyber attack earlier this year, in which the perpetrators demanded Bitcoin as ransom.

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Santa Ana Considers Allowing Noncitizens to Vote
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Undocumented immigrants could be able to vote in Santa Ana municipal elections under a policy being…
Rancho Cordova to Adopt New Map for District Elections
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The Rancho Cordova City Council will take a major step next week toward finalizing a district-based…
Oakland Sees Another Election Mix-Up Involving Candidates for School Board
Thursday, August 24, 2023
A city error that almost disqualified the only two candidates from Oakland Unified’s District 5…
Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln Running for Congress
Thursday, July 20, 2023
In 2020, Stockton experienced a huge political upset when the Republican pastor of a local church,…
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Launches Bid to Unseat Terra Lawson-Remer
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has announced his candidacy for the county’s Third District…

Comings & Goings

Merced Hires New City Manager
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Merced has selected a City Hall insider to serve as its next city manager. Scott McBride will take…
Santa Monica City Clerk to Retire
Monday, September 25, 2023
Santa Monica City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren will retire at the end of the year, concluding 29…
Santa Barbara County Sees More City Manager Retirements
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
At least two administrators from the Santa Barbara County area will vacate their positions this…
Laguna Beach Hires Interim City Manager
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Retired Irvine city manager Sean Joyce will take over as the interim city manager of Laguna Beach…
Manteca Hires New Director of Finance
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The City of Manteca has hired a new finance director. Shay Narayan, who currently serves as budget…
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