SoCo Chat

A conversation about a new recording studio at Juvenile Hall, relief funding during emergency events, a new satellite office in west Sonoma County, mussel dogs and much more.

Jennifer Lake, community impact director from 2-1-1 Sonoma County, talks about the information and resources available to the public when they call 2-1-1 - especially during times of crisis.

Business Diversity Program Manager, Marcos Suarez, of Sonoma County's Economic Development Board previews the Farmworker Resource Fair taking place this Sunday, March 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 8400 Old Redwood Highway in Windsor.

Gerente de programas de diversidad de la Junta de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Sonoma, Marcos Suárez, anticipa la Feria de Recursos para Trabajadores Agrícolas que tendrá lugar este domingo, 3 de marzo, de 1:30 p.m. a 4 p.m. en la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en 8400 Old Redwood Highway en Windsor.

A conversation with Marcie Woychik, chief deputy clerk for the Board of Supervisors, who discusses the highs, lows and unpredictable moments behind running the public meetings of the Board

Ethan Brown, executive director of Sonoma County’s Economic Development Board, discusses the economic outlook for local businesses and explains how EDB is changing to better meet the needs of the community.

In conversation with Johannes Hoevertsz, Sonoma County’s Director of Public Infrastructure.

Tennis Wick, director of Permit Sonoma, discusses the upcoming revision of the county’s general plan and new ways to get the public involved.

Michael Gause, manager of the county’s Ending Homelessness Program, discusses the annual Point in Time homelessness count in Sonoma County, and what we are learning from it.

A conversation about recent Sonoma County news including storm damage, county staff vacancies and Avelo’s expansion at the Sonoma County airport.

Agricultural Commissioner Andrew Smith discusses avian flu, the latest crop report and his department's role in protecting Sonoma County agriculture

Sonoma County Administrator M. Christina Rivera reviews her first 12 months as the county’s top administrator while discussing career opportunities – including her own journey – at the county.

A series of storms are moving across the region, bringing the possibility of flooding, power outages, road closures and mudslides. In this episode, Jeff DuVall, director of Sonoma County’s Department of Emergency Management, discusses how residents can prepare for such emergencies as well as what the county does to prepare for and help during times of crisis.

Meet Sonoma County's new Health Officer, Dr. Tanya Phares, who discusses the latest data and strategies to keep us safe and healthy during cold and flu season, as well as an update on the COVID-19 endemic.

On today's podcast, we interview Human Resources Director, Janell Crane to discuss the high number of staff vacancies the County is facing and the impact this reduction in workforce is having on the county’s ability to serve residents.

Today's episode discusses Sonoma County elections with Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County’s Clerk-Recorder-Assessor and Registrar of Voters.

For the inaugural podcast episode, we kick off by interviewing Supervisor David Rabbitt, who represents Second District, which covers much of the southern portion of Sonoma County. He currently serves as the Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.