SoCo Chat

A conversation about the County of Sonoma's coordination and participation in the recent Tierra de Rosas groundbreaking ceremony and Cinco de Mayo Festival in Roseland, as well as changes to the County's policy on vacation rentals.

Fabiola Espinoza, Analista de la Ley de Servicios de Salud Mental del Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Sonoma, habla de los servicios disponibles en el sistema de salud mental del condado.

Melissa Ladrech, Mental Health Services Act Coordinator for the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, talks about services available in the county’s mental health care system.

Today we are hitting the books, more specifically the system that manages our books, the Sonoma County Library. In today’s interview, we will be talking with Erika Thibault, Sonoma County Library director, who oversees the Sonoma County library system.

Hoy hablamos sobre el sistema de justicia penal aquí en el condado de Sonoma y tenemos como invitada a Tatiana Lopez, directora de la division de victimas de la fiscalia. Y nos acompaña un invitado muy especial en el estudio!

Today we will talked about the criminal justice system here in Sonoma County, and we have as our guest Carla Rodriguez, the Sonoma County District Attorney. And a very special guest joins the set!

In today’s interview, we will be talking with Ray Tovar, a Community Development Associate with the County’s Community Development Commission who will be talking about the ground breaking and what is planned at that site.

En la entrevista de hoy, hablaremos con Ray Tovar, asociado de desarrollo comunitario de la Comisión de Desarrollo Comunitario, quien hablará sobre el comienzo de las obras en Tierra de Rosaslo y que se planea en ese sitio.

In today’s episode we talk about Sonoma County’s equity initiatives with our guest Alegria De La Cruz, Director of the Sonoma County Office of Equity.

En el capítulo de hoy hablamos de las iniciativas de equidad del Condado de Sonoma con nuestra invitada Alegría De La Cruz, Directora de la Oficina de Equidad del Condado de Sonoma.

Today, we’re talking about earthquakes and how to prepare for them. Joining us in that discussion is none other than our friend Nancy Brown, Sonoma County’s Community Preparedness Program Manager.

Meet the new Director of Creative Sonoma, Tara Thompson, who discusses the forthcoming Sonoma County Fire Memorial to be installed at Nagasawa Community Park in Santa Rosa.

Today’s discussion is with Sonoma County's Transit Systems Manager, Bryan Albee, who discusses the history of Sonoma County Transit, transitioning its fleet to all-electric buses, and the future of public transportation in Sonoma County.  

We are joined by Barbara Lee, director of the county’s Climate Action and Resiliency Division, to tell us a little more about the work she and her team are doing to help the county reduce the impacts of climate change and adapt to its effects.

We are joined by Sharon DeBenedetti, who chairs the Sonoma County chapter of the Civil Grand Jurors' Association of California, and Ron Chestnut, who trains people to serve on the Civil Grand Jury.

Director Rivera goes in-depth on racism, health disparities, homelessness as well as bookkeeping issues surrounding DEMA, the operator of several past and present homeless shelters and alternative care sites in Sonoma County

Our guest Jon Stout, manager of Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport, talks about all the fantastic updates at our local airport. Prepare for takeoff.

In today’s episode we learn how you can help the animals at the Sonoma County Animal Shelter find homes, foster homes or volunteer to get them home-ready. Featuring Brian Whipple, operations manager for Sonoma County Animal Services.

Liana Whisler, retired correctional lieutenant with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, discusses an innovative new program at the Sonoma County jail that is teaching incarcerated persons how to compose and perform classical music.

Susan Gorin, who represents the 1st District on the Board of Supervisors, talks about fire dangers, Los Guilicos Village in Sonoma Valley, the future of Sonoma Developmental Center and other key issues facing her district.

Bert Whitaker, Director of Sonoma County Regional Parks , takes SoCo Chat listeners on a stroll through the latest changes and activities available in our regional park system

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.