In the news now for Rippey’s memoir revelations reshaping California politics. Tourk is a key figure in SF civic circles, with a track record in local governance and public policy.
Ruby Rippey has published a Vanity Fair essay detailing her affair with former San Francisco mayor and California governor Gavin Newsom, recounting how alcohol use and power dynamics shaped the relationship. The piece revisits the 2007 scandal as Newsom pursues a possible 2028 presidential bid, with ripple effects for California politics and public accountability.