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Dec. 4, 2020

Governor’s former communications director charged with domestic violence

Nathan Ballard, who worked with Gov. Newsom while he was mayor of San Francisco, faces felony counts of spousal and child abuse.

An attorney and prominent advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing two domestic violence charges related to an Oct. 18 incident, according to the Napa County district attorney.

Nathan F. Ballard, 51, is a graduate of UC Hastings College of Law and the founder of The Press Shop. The San Francisco-based firm bills itself as a "full-service public relations agency" with expertise in "high-stakes" crisis communications. Ballard served a...

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