Central Valley's Cybersecurity Urgency | Fresno News

State Senator Melissa Hurtado is rallying for urgent state investment to fortify the Central Valley’s cybersecurity defenses, warning that AI-powered attacks are escalating in speed and sophistication. Citing a joint alert from tech giants like OpenAI and Google, she’s pushing for dedicated funding for emergency services in key counties — Fresno, Kern, Kings, and Tulare — and envisioning a regional cyber command center. Her call emphasizes a whole-of-government approach, especially to protect critical infrastructure like hospitals and water systems that lack resources. While no specific dollar figure was named, she’s already submitted her request and plans to keep advocating — stressing that timely action is non-negotiable in this evolving digital threat landscape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df8bf8e47c1e8f22