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.
CalCCA Taps Tripepi Smith for Annual Conference Video
This April, the California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) hosted its annual conference in Irvine, drawing nearly 900 attendees from across the energy sector.
Katherine Griffiths to Attend the CALPELRA 2025 Annual Conference
Tripepi Smith Principal Katherine Griffiths, APR, will join public sector professionals at the upcoming California Public Employers Labor Relations Association CALPELRA Annual Conference in Monterey from November 18–21.
Former Yorba Linda City Manager Mark Pulone Joins Tripepi Smith as Director
Tripepi Smith is proud to announce that former City Manager Mark Pulone has joined the firm as a director, bringing more than 35 years of distinguished public-sector leadership experience to the team.
Westminster City Council Adopts Strategic Plan Following Workshop Facilitated by TS Talent Solutions
With guidance from Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions (TSTS), the Westminster City Council adopted a strategic plan for fiscal years 2025-28.
Team TS’ Jennifer Nentwig to Attend the California State Association of Counties Annual Meeting
Tripepi Smith Principal Jennifer Nentwig, APR, will be in attendance at the 131st California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Annual Meeting, taking place December 1–5, in Santa Clara County.
Tripepi Smith Brings Multi-Faceted Support to Yorba Linda’s State of the City Event
The City of Yorba Linda partnered with Tripepi Smith to lead its 2025 State of the City video. Tripepi Smith provided a full production team to deliver a polished video presentation that showcased the City’s accomplishments and vision for the future.
Tripepi Smith to Attend 2025 California Municipal Revenue and Tax Association Annual Conference
Tripepi Smith is thrilled to announce its participation in the 2025 California Municipal Revenue and Tax Association (CMRTA) Annual Conference, taking place November 5–7 in Anaheim, California.
Team TS’ Sienna Boyd Presents on Leveraging Programming to Drive Community Engagement at CPRS 2025
Tripepi Smith Senior Business Analyst Sienna Boyd shared her expertise with parks and recreation professionals during the 2025 California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) Director’s Academy with her session, “Parks & Recreation Cheese Whiz: Leveraging Programming to Drive Community Engagement,” on October 10.
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.
Tripepi Smith Welcomes Bella Gonzalez-Gallo as Staff Accountant
Tripepi Smith is pleased to welcome Bella Gonzalez-Gallo as a staff accountant.
Tripepi Smith Heads to Tampa for the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference
Tripepi Smith is heading to the Sunshine State for this year’s International City/County Management Association’s (ICMA) Annual Conference, taking place October 25–29 in Tampa, Florida.
Tripepi Smith to Attend the 2025 MMASC Annual Conference
Team Tripepi Smith is headed to Indian Wells for the 2025 Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) Annual Conference, November 12–14.
Tripepi Smith Continues Communications Partnership with California JPIA
Tripepi Smith is proud to continue its partnership with the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA), supporting the agency’s ongoing efforts to strengthen communication and outreach across the state.
