Mainframes should be phased out wherever possible, and replaced by networks of supermicros. A regular schedule of replacement should be adopted when systems are acquired, with hardware replaced at least every five years and software replaced at least every seven. It if ain't broke, it will be soon. When in doubt, replace it anyway. Break up the 58 existing California counties into at least 200 smaller ones.
Present counties are too large.
They are like small states, and have too much political clout to manage them effectively. Most authority should be moved down to such counties. They should be further subdivided into wards and precincts with their own elected officials who enforce the laws at the lowest possible level. Forget gun control. What we need to do is arm the good guys and disarm the bad guys, but everything proposed on the subject so far will do the exact opposite.