SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— [February 2, 2026] — Singer Associates Public Relations announced today that it is now serving as the chief point of contact for all media inquiries related to the San Francisco Police Officers Association (SFPOA), the labor union representing San Francisco police officers. “The San Francisco Police Officers Association is pleased to partner [...]

Oakland police union calls for Mayor Sheng Thao’s resignation By Sierra Lopez OAKLAND — In their most forceful comments to date, leaders of the Oakland police union on Tuesday called for Mayor Sheng Thao to immediately resign and said they would back the recall effort if she doesn’t step down. The four-person executive board of [...]

By Samantha Michaels I was doom-scrolling on X a few months ago when a video about Oakland, California, caught my eye: “Do you know your recaller?” it asked, before an image of a talking white-haired man with a yellow tie flashed across the screen. “Let’s find out.” I’d been curious about the recalls in Oakland for [...]

PR Firms and Attorney-Client Privilege By Andrew Goldstein When a company or an individual is faced with a crisis, such as a scandal, a government investigation or criminal charges, the first call is likely to be to the lawyers, and the next call, either from the lawyers or the company/individual, could be to a public [...]

Celeste K. White of Napa Heads Up New Chapter of Pony Club in Napa, Sonoma Counties NAPA VALLEY, Calif.— [June 12, 2024] — The Napa Valley Pony Club aims to bring the time-honored tradition of equestrian education to local youth and teens, fostering riding skills and the important life lessons of learning about and caring for [...]

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Action accuses county of imposing unlawful restrictions on new well permits Napa, Calif.—Jayson Woodbridge, owner and winemaker of one of the world’s most sought-after wines, has filed suit against the County of Napa after the county refused to issue permits for water wells on Woodbridge’s vineyard properties, in violation of state and federal law. Link [...]

World Series Trophies, Hall of Fame Items, Baseball History Held Hostage by Animal Rescue Foundation Walnut Creek, Calif. — (3.10.23)—Attorneys for Tony La Russa and his family have demanded the return of Tony La Russa’s personal collection of his baseball career memorabilia and gifts to the family from other stars that the family has allowed [...]

Last Straw for Family was ARF Mishandled Dog Adoption, Dismissal of Volunteer Walnut Creek, Calif.—(3.8.23)—Tony La Russa and his family have severed ties with the non-profit the family founded, Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF), and have demanded it remove their names and likenesses from the organization’s websites and all communications. “Compassion and care for animals is [...]