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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 5h

Caravanserai, Palm Springs' nationally recognized leader in social entrepreneurship, has announced the appointment of Franzene Minott and Bradley Chargualaf as their new Co-Chief Executive Officers. Minott and Chargualaf succeed Mihai Patru, Caravanserai CEO.

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Caravanserai Names New Co-CEOs – David Perry & Associates

Caravanserai Names New Co-CEOs media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc. (415) 676-7007 | [email protected] Caravanserai Names New Co-CEOs:

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 1d

I am sharing this heartfelt and honest commentary, as its author — Dr. Jonathan Dekel-Chen
— is someone whose integrity, compassion and commentary I have come to greatly respect. — David Perry

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U.S. News & World Report @usnews.com · 2d

New Commentary: My Son Was a Hostage in Gaza. Israelis Are Grateful to Trump – But Unsure About Peace. https://bit.ly/47mLVWi

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 2d

Listen up fellow comms pros. Conservatives and progressives agree.

“Washington Post & other major news outlets have refused to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new media policy, citing First Amendment concerns.” — By Scott Nover

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News outlets broadly reject Pentagon rules before signing deadline

The Washington Post and other major news outlets have refused to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new media policy, citing First Amendment concerns.

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 2d

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree We’wha (c. 1849 – c. 1896). A revered Zuni lhamana—a Two-Spirit person who embraced both male and female roles.
#rainbowhonorwalk #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Rainbow Honor Walk honoree We’wha – David Perry & Associates

Rainbow Honor Walk honoree We’wha In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree We’wha (c. 1849 – c. 1896).

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you Luis Avila and KESQ for the Boo2 Bullying love today! Especially thanks to Dimitri Halkidis for founding and leading this transformational nonprofit.

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Palm Springs hosts annual anti-bullying and mental health event

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Boo2Bullying hosted its third annual anti-bullying event, "Kick Bullying to the Curb," October 11, at Power Stadium in Sunrise Park. The free, family-friendly event featu...

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 4d

Today in Palm Springs, kick bullying to the curb with the 3rd annual event from Boo2Bullying.

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October 11 in Palm Springs Boo2Bullying Presents Third Annual “Kick Bullying to the Curb” – David Perry & Associates

Media Contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc. / (415) 676-7007 / [email protected] Saturday, October 11 – National Coming Out Day — in Palm Springs Boo2Bu

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 4d

“In the course of quantifying the risks of A.I., I was hoping that I would realize my fears were ridiculous. Instead, the opposite happened: The more I moved from apocalyptic hypotheticals to concrete real-world findings, the more concerned I became “

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Opinion | The A.I. Prompt That Could End the World

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 5d

Brad Hamilton reports for CBS Bay Area.

“It’s so great for our city. For every $100 spent inside the hotels, another $250 is spent outside. So that's great for the restaurants and coffee shops.” — Alex Bastian, Hotel Council of San Francisco

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San Francisco hotels expect big boost from Fleet Week, Dreamforce conference

Fleet Week is underway in San Francisco, and next week, Dreamforce arrives, bringing thousands of visitors and leaving almost no rooms available across the city.

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KQED News @kqednews.kqed.org · 6d

Why Are There So Many Motels on San Francisco’s Lombard Street?

If you’ve ever driven along this stretch through San Francisco's Marina neighborhood towards the Golden Gate Bridge, you might have noticed that dozens of motels dot the thoroughfare. Why so many in one place?

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 5d

Tall ship “Gloria” arrives from Colombia to participate in San Francisco Fleet Week. She will be docked at Pier 15-17 (at Exploratorium) through Monday, October 13. For open ship hours go to FleetweekSF.org

Photography credit Benson Lee

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 5d

Fascinating bit of local San Francisco history from Christopher Beale & Gabriela Glueck on KQED.

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Why Are There So Many Motels on San Francisco’s Lombard Street? | KQED

If you’ve ever driven along this stretch through San Francisco's Marina neighborhood towards the Golden Gate Bridge, you might have noticed that dozens of motels dot the thoroughfare. Why so many in o...

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 7d

“Our future depends on who can coordinate best & how Americans answer two urgent questions: Will (Trump) succeed in picking off enough of the opposition so that resistance seems useless? Or will civil society hold firm against a regime that wants all power?”

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Opinion | Where Trump Is Vulnerable and How to Act on It

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 7d

“We’re the heart of the city. This is 13,000 hotel rooms, this is the convention center.” -- Marisa Rodriguez, Union Square Alliance

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Uniqlo announces plans for San Francisco Union Square location

By Amanda Hari Japanese clothing store Uniqlo announced plans to reopen in a new location after closing a large store four years ago. The company has signed a lease to open up at 801 Market Street. I...

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 9d

Ahoy! Thanks to Kevin Perry and RAGE Monthly: highlighting the rebirth of two historic venues, both cultural landmarks and LGBTQ community icons: Palm Springs Plaza Theatre and San Francisco’s Castro!

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The Ravishing Renovations and Reopenings of the Plaza and Castro – David Perry & Associates

The Ravishing Renovations and Reopenings of the Plaza and Castro RAGE Monthly OCTOBER 2025 Community Spotlight by Kevin Perry A Tale of Two Dreamscapes: The Rav

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks to Palm Springs Life Magazine for the nice shout out! We're certainly impressed with "40 Under 40" nominee Franzene Minott, MBA of Caravanserai - Alliance for Entrepreneurs!

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Franzene Minott - Palm Springs Life

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 11d

Closing Weekend for Smuin Contemporary Ballet at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)!

“Extremely Close” by Alejandro Cerrudo is a contemporary work of exceptional theatricality and beauty.

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Extremely Close - YBCA

Smuin’s Season 32 kicks off with a trio of Smuin premieres.

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 12d

“Younger audiences aren’t sitting through 60 minutes of middling entertainment to catch a joke that will be viral by morning.” — Opinion by Mark Robichaux, The Washington Post

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Opinion | These numbers are the real reason late-night TV is collapsing

Comedy’s cultural center of gravity has shifted under Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert’s feet.

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 14d

Tomorrow — Thursday, October 2 — San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is proud to present a captivating evening celebrating local sonic innovators: Tommy Guerrero alongside Space Time Solutions.

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YBCA Bay Area Then: Tommy Guerrero & Space Time Solutions – David Perry & Associates

YBCA Bay Area Then: Tommy Guerrero & Space Time Solutions Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is proud to present a captivating evening celebrating local

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 15d

Tomás Mier reports for Rolling Stone.

“I love San Francisco, and The Castro, especially, has been so central to the Queer community here over the years. It is truly an honor to become part of this iconic venue’s history.” — Sam Smith

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Sam Smith Will Bring Their 'To Be Free' Residency to San Francisco's Castro Theatre

Sam Smith will bring their ‘To Be Free’ residency to San Francisco’s historic Castro Theatre for eight shows in Feb. 2025.

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 15d

The historic Castro Theatre will reopen in February 2026, with the first major act slated to be international sensation Sam Smith for his “To Be Free: San Francisco” eight-nightresidency set for February 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20 & 21.

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks to Amanda Bartlett and SFGATE for helping to spread the news: Another Planet Entertainment’s glorious restoration of the landmark Castro Theatre is on the glide path to completion. And what will be the first show in February? As we said to Amanda: “stay tuned this week…“

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks to Amanda Bartlett SFGATE for spreading the news: Another Planet Entertainment’s glorious restoration of the landmark Castro Theatre is on the glide path to completion. And what will be the first show in February? As we said to Amanda: “stay tuned this week.“

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Century-old San Francisco landmark finally sets reopening date

"Upgrading a 102-year-old building has been a delicate process."

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 19d

John Ferrannini reports for the Bay Area Reporter.

“Curtain up and light the lights. We are thrilled that Another Planet continues to fulfill its promise and bring jobs and economic vibrancy to the Castro.” — David Perry, Another Planet Entertainment

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SF's Castro Theatre reopening in February

The Castro Theatre will be reopening in February and is hiring now, according to a post on its website.

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David Perry & Associates, Inc @davidperrysf.bsky.social · 19d

For National Public Lands Day on September 27, David Eugene Perry remembers vividly his first bike ride in the San Francisco Presidio in 1986 and helping open Yerba Buena Gardens in 1993.

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Our Public Lands Belong to Everyone. San Francisco’s Parks Show Us How – David Perry & Associates

Our Public Lands Belong to Everyone. San Francisco’s Parks Show Us How. by David Eugene Perry “National parks are the best idea we ever had. Absolutely American

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