What's the Chirp? Brought to you by the California Association of Public Information Officials, join co-hosts Paul Hosley, Communications and Media Officer for the City of West Sacramento, and Lael Wagneck, Public Information Officer for Santa Barbara County Public Works as we connect with industry leaders, game changers and those advancing public communications.

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What's the Chirp? Brought to you by the California Association of Public Information Officials, join co-hosts Paul Hosley, Communications and Media Officer for the City of West Sacramento, and Lael Wagneck, Public Information Officer for Santa Barbara County Public Works as we connect with industry leaders, game changers and those advancing public communications.
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