Social Media News to Know – November 2025
Tripepi Smith’s Always-Be-Learning (#ABL) culture drives us to stay up to speed on constantly changing social media platforms.
End-of-Year Social Media Cleanup: Archiving, Compliance and Building Trust
The California Public Records Act requires that government records be disclosed to the public upon request, unless privacy or public safety exemptions apply. While the law does not specifically mention social media, it is generally understood that content posted on these platforms falls under this definition and is considered a public record.
SB 707 Updates Brown Act, Increasing Requirements for Access and Outreach
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 707 on October 3, 2025, enacting a bill that updates the Brown Act to include expanded requirements around remote participation, agenda translation and public outreach.
Demystifying CCAs: Empowering Communities and Shaping the Future of Energy
Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) face a unique challenge: while they offer significant benefits to their communities, many customers still don’t understand what CCAs are or how they work.
Social Media News to Know – October 2025
Tripepi Smith’s Always-Be-Learning (#ABL) culture drives us to stay up to speed on constantly changing social media platforms.
Social Media News to Know – September 2025
Tripepi Smith’s Always-Be-Learning (#ABL) culture drives us to stay up to speed on constantly changing social media platforms.
Translation Best Practices for Local Government Agencies
With hundreds of languages spoken across California, providing communications in more than just English ensures critical information reaches every corner of the community.
Social Media News to Know – August 2025
Tripepi Smith’s Always-Be-Learning (#ABL) culture drives us to stay up to speed on constantly changing social media platforms.
Social Media News to Know – July 2025
Tripepi Smith’s Always-Be-Learning (#ABL) culture drives us to stay up to speed on constantly changing social media platforms.
Reflections from the 2025 CalCCA Annual Conference
As a proud sponsor and attendee of this year’s CalCCA Annual Conference, our team had the opportunity to engage directly with the CCA professionals shaping California’s clean energy future.
Social Media News to Know – June 2025
Tripepi Smith’s Always-Be-Learning (#ABL) culture drives us to stay up to speed on constantly changing social media platforms.
Mastering the Art of Public Speaking
Spring and Summer bring many things – warmer weather, longer days, and for those of us in the local government world, a flurry of conferences.
Cutting Through the Noise: How to Write Game-Changing AI Prompts
Tripepi Smith’s client engagements range from parachuting in with a time-sensitive crisis communication campaign to strategizing months ahead on brand narratives and stakeholder engagement.
Social Media News to Know – May 2025
Tripepi Smith’s Always-Be-Learning (#ABL) culture drives us to stay up to speed on constantly changing social media platforms.
Social Media News to Know – April 2025
Tripepi Smith’s Always-Be-Learning (#ABL) culture drives us to stay up to speed on constantly changing social media platforms.
AP Style: Your Agency’s Communication Cornerstone
AP Style isn’t just a set of writing rules — it’s a strategic tool that can elevate your agency’s communication effectiveness, credibility and professionalism.
Social Media News to Know – March 2025
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Social Media News to Know – February 2025
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Mastering the Op-Ed: From Concept to Publication Webinar
Op-eds are a powerful tool for local governments and related agencies to engage with the public, influence policy and assert thought leadership.
Empowering Local Leaders to Drive CCA Success
Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) are at the forefront of shaping California’s energy future, delivering clean power, local control and economic benefits to the communities they serve.
