California city declares a ‘state of emergency’ after cyberattack on computer systems

A Northern California city's computer systems were attacked and shut down, disrupting police and fire services including the 911 emergency system. The city declared a state of emergency in response.

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Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Aug 9, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

California city declares a 'state of emergency' after cyberattack on computer systems

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KQED NewsCenter· Aug 9, 2026

Suisun City Declares State of Emergency After Cyberattack

News Nation NowCenter· Aug 9, 2026

Cyberattacks knock out California city's 911 operations

ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· Aug 9, 2026

Cyberattack shuts down Suisun City network as officials investigate data breach

FOX 40 SacramentoCenter· Aug 8, 2026

City of Suisun declares local emergency after cyberattack downs 911 dispatch system

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KION Central CoastCenter· Aug 9, 2026

Northern California city declares emergency after malware disrupts 911, public safety systems

KION Central CoastCenter· Aug 8, 2026

Northern California city declares emergency after malware disrupts 911, public safety systems

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American GreatnessRight· Aug 10, 2026

Cyberattack Cripples California City’s 911 System, Forces Emergency Shutdown

End Time HeadlinesLean Right· Aug 10, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

California city declares a ‘state of emergency’ after cyberattack on computer systems

Breitbart NewsRight· Aug 9, 2026

California City Pulls Plug on It's Computer System After Cyberattack

New York PostLean Right· Aug 9, 2026

Chaos as California city declares state of emergency after hackers cripple 911 system