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Commentary: How Unchecked IT Demand Creates a Meat-Grinder Environment  – Industry Insider

Steve Monaghan, director of Nevada County’s Information and General Services Agency, argues that while contracting can address short-term needs, it doesn’t fully solve IT departments’ capacity issues or growing demand. He suggests that effective demand management, coupled with robust enterprise IT governance, is essential for balancing resources, maintaining service quality, and enabling long-term IT success.

 

California wildfires are spreading faster, endangering more people – The Los Angeles Times

From what they’ve experienced over the years, California residents may suspect that wildfires have gotten more extreme amid a warmer and more drought-prone climate. A new paper in the journal Science puts that sentiment to the test, with startling findings: California fires spread almost four times faster in 2020 than they had in 2001.

 

Healthy Rural California aims to transform medical access in rural Northstate communities – KRCR

Healthy Rural California is actively pursuing support for a state-of-the-art 60,000 square foot interprofessional healthcare campus in Chico. This comprehensive facility aims to significantly enhance access to medical services for underserved rural communities, addressing critical health disparities.