by artem | Feb 3, 2022 | All, Blog
CDT and ODI share the beta version of the CA Design System At the most recent DWSN presentation we shared the initial work and thinking on the emerging California Design System. We’re excited to share our early beta and invite you to share your feedback and...
by artemkhomishen | Dec 17, 2021 | All, Announcements, Blog
Release v5.6.0 is the first jQuery-less version of the state web template. This version has no more jQuery dependency and jQuery plugins. In this version we also introducing a new responsive font size calculation functionality. Body text and headings font sizes and...
by article publisher | May 24, 2021 | All, Blog, Google Search and Analytics, Web Content
There are times when we don’t want Google, Bing, etc. to crawl our website into their search index. This is a common issue for new websites in development, or for ongoing websites that are being redesigned. This “new” website typically resides under...
by konstantinkoryaka | Mar 26, 2021 | All, Blog
State Template just released latest production release v5.5.20 that includes multiple accessibility improvements that will help you achieve Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) 2.1 level A and AA standards, and accessibility best practices. Release v5.5.20...
by artem | Apr 12, 2019 | All, Blog
As the AB 434 deadline of July 1st approaches, to post on your main organizational website a certification of accessibility compliance, updating to the latest release of the template will be important. This State Template v5.0.6 production release includes multiple...
by artemkhomishen | Jan 7, 2019 | Announcements, Blog, policy, social media, tools, Web Content
Hello and Happy New Year! We finally have updates on the incoming governor banner as many of you have been requesting. All of the details can be found on this web standards page. Thanks for your cooperation!
by tborcherding | Dec 2, 2018 | All, Announcements, Blog, Events
Update: Please note that the DWSN – Community of Practice event on December 17th is now scheduled from 1:30-3:30pm. The California Department of Technology (CDT) has just announced the Digital Web Services Network (DWSN) – Community of Practice which...
by artemkhomishen | Oct 18, 2018 | Announcements, Blog
The legacy, current, and beta versions of the state web template have recently received updates. Please visit the respective GitHub repositories to see changes and download the latest release. Legacy Web State Template The legacy (v4) of the state web template has...
by tborcherding | Aug 8, 2018 | All, Announcements, Blog, Training
Hi Team, As you know, there was a significant effort to launch information related to compliance with AB 434. We previously sent to you the Technology Letter (TL), TL 18-05 Website Accessibility Certification Policy which requires each Agency/state entity to certify...
by dgoebel | Jul 10, 2018 | Announcements, Google Search and Analytics
Government Edition for Custom Search Engine is now available for free without ads for Government agencies or bodies at any level (federal, state, local, or tribal). Please use the following form to start the process. Please note that the free usage of Custom Search...