Facebook Cracking Down on Fake Accounts

In late September 2020, Tripepi Smith briefly met with representatives from Facebook in response to a client’s difficulty managing their Facebook Page. During that conversation Tripepi Smith learned about Facebook’s policies regarding “fake” accounts/profiles managing Pages. Read more »
Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME)

The City of Pico Rivera recently launched a Streetlight Conversion Project to acquire local streetlights from Southern California Edison (SCE) and upgrade more than 3,000 lights to brighter, more efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures. Read more »
California JPIA Welcomes New Regions and New Risk Managers

The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority’s (California JPIA) latest news has been 20 years in the making. Read more »
Valerie Escalante Troesh Elevated to Partner at Silver & Wright LLP

Silver & Wright LLP congratulates Valerie Escalante Troesh on her promotion to our team of partners, effective August 1. Read more »
Some Restrictions Lifted for Employing CalPERS Retirees During COVID–19 Emergency

On March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Preparing to Communicate a Coronavirus Case in Your Workforce

It is a deeply concerning scenario for employers and managers today: You receive a phone call with the news that one of your employees has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Do you have a response plan? Have you considered how you will communicate with your other employees, their families and other stakeholders? Read more »
Connecting City Leaders with Innovative Ideas

Civic Business Journal helps highlight creative solutions to the challenges facing the modern city in California. Read more »

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California JPIA Shares Insight on Recreational Trail Immunity

Posted by Ethan Kielty on January 18, 2021

In the spirit of Henry David Thoreau and John Muir, National Hiking Day, November 17, 2020, brought opportunities to exercise and appreciate the peace and beauty of the natural world. Read more »
Civiltec Delivers Water Master Plan Update for the City of Brea

Posted by Molly Lockwood on January 15, 2021

The City of Brea has seen a broad increase in development and economic activity over the last two decades, raising the need for an updated Water Master Plan to address and accommodate future growth and demand on the CIty’s water system. The City contracted with Civiltec in 2019 to assess the current system and develop an updated Master Plan. Read more »
California JPIA Provides Insight on Assembly Bill 1963 – Expanded List of Mandated Reporters

Posted by Ethan Kielty on January 15, 2021

The Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, or CANRA, (California Penal Code, Sections 11164-11174.3) requires employees who may have direct contact with or supervision of children (under the age of 18) in the course of their professional duties to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect. Read more »
Beatriz Dieringer Elected League of California Cities Women’s Caucus President

Posted by Ethan Kielty on January 14, 2021

The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) congratulates Rolling Hills Mayor Pro Tem Beatriz (Bea) Dieringer, elected to a one-year term as president of the League of California Cities Women’s Caucus. Read more »
Tripepi Smith Renews Support for CCMF

Posted by Molly Lockwood on January 6, 2021

The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) announced that Tripepi Smith has renewed its support of the California city management community as a 2021 CCMF Corporate Benefactor Sponsor. Read more »
New Partner, Leaders and Diversity Committee

Posted by Ethan Kielty on January 6, 2021

BB&K Announces Changes for 2021 – As we start the new year, Best Best & Krieger LLP welcomes a new partner, some leadership changes and a stronger commitment than ever to diversity and expanded client services. Read more »
Meet RPLG Of Counsel and Land Use Expert Ann Danforth

Posted by Ethan Kielty on January 5, 2021

Land use expert Ann Danforth joined RPLG as Of Counsel last spring, bringing decades of public agency experience to the firm’s government law practice. Read more »
Civiltec Engineering on Flood Mitigation in Wildfire-Prone Areas: How Hydrologic Modeling Can Help Prevent Disaster

Posted by Molly Lockwood on January 4, 2021

Wildfires are an ongoing risk to foothill communities of California and Arizona; as wildfire events become increasingly prevalent, it is critical to enact preventive measures wherever possible. Read more »
Civiltec Employees Reflect on 2020 Conference Participation

Posted by Molly Lockwood on December 30, 2020

Many conferences forged ahead in 2020, despite challenges, in a virtual format, and Civiltec team members discovered both new experiences and old favorites reimagined to get involved. Read more »
Southern California Edison Renews Support for CCMF

Posted by Molly Lockwood on December 23, 2020

The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) announced that Southern California Edison (SCE) has renewed its support of the California city management community as a 2020-21 CCMF Corporate Benefactor Sponsor. Read more »

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