State audit, more oversight likely coming for Cal OES' Next Generation 911 project

California's lawmakers' calls for more oversight over the state's overdue Next Generation 911 project have been included in next year's budget.

Are 911 calls answered fast enough in Fresno? Vacancies, low pay, stress can slow progress

Data shows Fresno’s city and county dispatch centers have made progress in answering 911 calls faster, but still fall below ...
City Journal

California’s Antiquated 911 Dispatch Is on the Verge of Going Dark

California once built massive infrastructure projects—dams, highways, and aqueducts—that were the marvel of the world. During the Great Depression, engineers erected the Golden Gate Bridge in four ...
NBC Bay Area

2nd bill aims to strengthen oversight of CA's ‘Next Gen 911' system after failures

A second bill is making its way through Sacramento to strengthen oversight of California’s troubled 9-1-1 upgrade. Assembly member Rhodesia Ransom (Tracy-D) has introduced AB 1805 after a series of ...
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Cal OES shares safety tips for large events ahead of Super Bowl LX

California's Office of Emergency Services offers crucial safety reminders for attending large events, especially with Super Bowl LX approaching.
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State audit, more oversight likely coming for Cal OES’ Next Generation 911 project

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dispatcher Nolan Saulter answers a 911 call at the Sacramento Regional Fire/EMS Communications Center on Friday, July 3, 2026, in ...