State initiatives:
State of California
California Department of Technology: Broadband and Digital Literacy Office
California Public Utilities Commission: California Advance Services Fund - Broadband Adoption
Local initiatives:
City of Chula Vista
Locality Website:
City of Chula Vista Digital Equity and Inclusion Strategy
Locality contact:
Miranda Evans
Special Projects Manager
Office of Economic Development
[email protected]
Dennis Gakunga
Chief Sustainability Officer
Office of Sustainability
[email protected]
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
The Chula Vista Library, Office of Sustainability, and Office of Economic Development oversee and facilitate digital inclusion and equity initiatives.
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
Chula Vista Library Computers & Wi-Fi: The Chula Vista Library provides free Wi-Fi at all branches, library computers for up to 1 hour per session, and Wi-Fi hotspots and Chromebooks to checkout.
Technology Training: The City of Chula Vista offers one-on-one technology training sessions for residents and non-residents ages 50 years and older. Sessions cost $10 for residents and $13 for non-residents.
2018 Telecommunications Master Plan: The 2018 Telecommunications Master Plan focuses on the development of a fiber and telecommunications infrastructure to achieve the City of Chula Vista’s Smart Cities vision.
Energy Station: Housed in the Chula Vista Public Library and partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric, students receive hands-on learning experience in topics like clean energy, wind and solar power, and energy storage.
Digital Equity/Inclusion Plan:
2020 Digital Equity and Inclusion Plan
City of Long Beach
Locality Website:
City of Long Beach Digital Inclusion Initiative
Locality contact:
Rebecca Kauma
Digital Inclusion Program Manager
Department of Technology and Innovation
Abjot Kaur
Digital Inclusion Program Coordinator
Department of Technology and Innovation
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
City of Long Beach Department of Technology and Innovation
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
Digital Inclusion Resource Guide: The Digital Inclusion Resource Guide provides a comprehensive overview of digital inclusion resources such as information on low-cost Internet services, low-cost computer resources, free public WiFi resources, free computers and printing resources, free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and more.
Digital Inclusion Roadmap Overview: The City of Long Beach’s Digital Inclusion Roadmap Overview provides insight on how the city developed the 2021 Digital Inclusion Roadmap, which includes the stakeholder engagement process, community engagement process, and next steps.
Digital Equity/Inclusion Plan:
2021 Digital Inclusion Roadmap
City of Los Angeles
Locality Website:
Locality contact:
Dawn Comer
Director of Technology Inclusion
Mayor's Office of Budget and Innovation
Jeanne Holm
Deputy Mayor
Mayor's Office of Budget and Innovation
Dan Caroselli
Digital Inclusion and Performance Management Unit
Bureau of Street Lighting
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Budget and Innovation
Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
Tech2Go: The Los Angeles Public Library's Tech2Go initiative provides computer bundles for 6 months at a time to adults with a valid library card. Computer bundles include a Chromebook device and an Internet hotspot.
Angeleno Connectivity Trust: The Angeleno Connectivity Trust is a $14 million initiative aimed at providing 100GB per year of free Internet access for up to 18,000 students for the next five years. This program serves K-12 students and youth who experience homelessness, children in foster care, young people with disabilities, at-risk youth, and those who may have dropped out of school or cannot attend due to the lack of technological resources and connectivity.
Improving Digital Equity in Los Angeles: This resource addresses the City of Los Angeles' digital divide by illustrating the city's level of Internet access with geographic data.
Digital Equity/Inclusion Plan:
The City of Los Angeles' SmartLA 2028 report addresses connectivity and digital inclusion.
City of Moreno Valley
Locality Website:
Community Learning & Internet Connectivity (CLIC)
Locality contact:
Steve Hargis
Strategic Initiatives Manager
Financial and Management Services
Technology Services Division
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
Financial and Management Services, Technology Services Division
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
Community Learning & Internet Connectivity (CLiC): The City of Moreno Valley established CLiC in October of 2020 as a community resource hub to close the digital divide.
WiFi Garden: The WiFi Garden project offers free public WiFi at numerous public facilities (e.g., parks and city facilities).
Hotspot Device Program: Patrons can check out WiFi hotspots for one month at a time from the Moreno Valley Public Library. The hotspots offer unlimited bandwidth and allow up to eight devices to share an Internet connection.
Tech for Success: The City of Moreno Valley partners with the Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Riverside County to distribute refurbished computers to those who need assistance.
City of Oakland
Locality Website:
Locality contact:
Patrick Messac
Project Manager
#OaklandUndivided
[email protected]
Georgia Savage
Deputy Director
#OaklandUndivided
[email protected]
Cinthia Diaz
Director of Community Impact
#OaklandUndivided
[email protected]
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
#OaklandUndivided is a partnership between the Mayor’s Office, Oakland Unified School District, Oakland Public Education Fund, Oakland Promise, and Tech Exchange.
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Resources: This link includes information about the Affordable Connectivity Program for both public and charter school students. The website also includes translated materials in Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, and Khmer.
Oakland Tech Check Survey: The Tech Check Survey helps inform #OaklandUndivided of students in need of a device. #OaklandUndivided provides all qualifying students a school-loaned laptop and unlimited Internet data.
Online Digital Learning and Tech Support: #OaklandUndivided provides resources for students and families such as free computer basics skills courses and tech support.
#OaklandUndivided Frequently Asked Questions: #OaklandUndivided compiled Frequently Asked Questions for students and families to help ensure that every Oakland public school student has robust home technology access.
OAK Wi-Fi: OAK Wi-Fi provides free public Internet access by establishing 13 Wi-Fi zones throughout the city.
City of Sacramento
Locality Website:
City of Sacramento Digital Access
Locality contact:
Darin Arcolino
IT Assistant Director
Department of Information Technology
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
Department of Information Technology
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
Digital Equity Response Program: The Digital Equity Response Program was constructed by a partnership between the City of Sacramento and United Way California Capitol Region. They partnered to provide up to 10,000 qualifying households with Internet connectivity, and up to 1,000 individuals and families with computers or hotspots at no cost. Additionally, the program provides digital literacy training and outreach for community members such as seniors, children, and individuals with limited English skills.
Wi-Fi in City Parks: The City of Sacramento partnered with Verizon to establish free high-speed Wi-Fi access points at 27 parks throughout the city.
Digital Equity/Inclusion Plan:
The 2022-2023 Digital Strategy Summary builds equity in communities by expanding digital access for all.
City of San Diego
Locality Website:
Locality contact:
Kelsey Baird
Digital equity Program Coordinator
Department of Information Technology
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
San Diego Department of Information Technology
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
Open Public Wi-Fi in San Diego: The City of San Diego offers free public Wi-Fi at over 300 public locations such as city libraries, recreation centers, and over 250 street locations in historically underserved neighborhoods.
Library Laptop Check Out: New laptops are available to use for up to two hours at a time at neighborhood libraries.
Mobile Hotspot Program: Library patrons may check out mobile hotspots for up to 90 days at a time which allow users to connect their laptop, tablet, and other Wi-Fi enabled devices to the Internet.
Digital Equity/Inclusion Plan:
The City of San Diego partnered with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to construct the 2021 Regional Digital Equity Strategy and Action Plan.
City of San Francisco
Locality Website:
Locality contact:
Reymon (Rey) LaChaux
Digital Equity Manager
Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development
Brian Roberts
Policy Analyst
Department of Technology
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
San Francisco Digital Equity Playbook: The San Francisco Digital Equity Playbook was published in 2018 and serves as a resource for community-based organizations and social service providers who want to help their clients learn digital skills or get connected to the Internet. The playbook contains information on digital training curriculum and strategies, free Internet access locations, discounted Internet programs, and more.
Digital Skills and Entrepreneurship Playbook: The Digital Skills and Entrepreneurship Playbook provides course curriculum aiming to teach small business owners digital literacy and entrepreneurship skills, e-commerce selling models, online safety and security, and more.
San Francisco Digital Equity Resources: The Digital Equity Resources page includes information on San Francisco’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) information sessions, tech resources to find low-cost internet and devices, free digital literacy resources to learn digital skills, and more.
Digital Equity/Inclusion Plan:
2019-2024 City and County of San Francisco Digital Equity Strategic Plan
City of San Jose
Locality Website:
San Jose Digital Inclusion and Broadband Strategy
Locality contact:
Jill Bourne
City Librarian
San Jose Public Library
Khaled Tawfik
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Information Technology Department
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
San Jose Public Library
Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation (MOTI)
City Manager’s Office of Civic Innovation
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
San Jose Digital Inclusion Fund: The San Jose Digital Inclusion Fund is an $18 million cross-sector fund provided by the San Jose Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation, the San Jose City Manager’s Office of Civic Innovation, and the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF). Funds will be distributed in grant awards over a ten-year period to provide Internet connectivity to residents, ensure that every resident has a device, and enhance digital skills.
SJ Access: Free Internet and Tech Devices: The San Jose Public Library provides residents and students to use the Internet, borrow devices, take computer classes, and get tech support.
Additional local initiatives:
- Riverside: SmartRiverside
- Riverside County: RIVCO Connect