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Dec 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

California's 911 Upgrade: A Costly Lesson in Tech Failure

California's attempt to modernize its 911 emergency system has hit a major snag. In 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom promised to upgrade the state's outdated 911 system. He wanted to replace the old analog technology with a new digital network. This was supposed to make emergency communications more reli

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