Weekly Roundup for April 18, 2025

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following:

1. New edition of SoCo Correspondent available now
2. Emergency Operations Center youth program opens
3. Permit Sonoma Earth Day event April 22
4. Business insight tools available for entrepreneurs
5. Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities
6. Other Sonoma County news of note

LATEST EDITION OF SOCO CORRESPONDENT NOW AVAILABLE

SoCo Correspondent has the latest news on efforts by the County to expedite road repairs and help residents in unincorporated areas protect their homes from wildfires. Plus, learn about an important new initiative to reduce construction waste, as well as ways you can have a voice in County government. 

Read all this and more in the latest edition of SoCo Correspondent:
https://conta.cc/4jhmRUg.  

Plus, stay connected: Dive into the latest County initiatives, accomplishments and strategic vision in SoCo Correspondent, SoCo Chat, social media and over 20 county newsletters.

Explore more here: https://bit.ly/4804kHh.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER YOUTH PROGRAM OPENS

Do you know a Sonoma County high school sophomore, junior or senior interested in public service? From June 16 – 20, incoming 10^th – 12^th grade students are invited to join a free, hands-on week at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to learn how the County responds to disasters like wildfires and floods.

Some schools may offer credit for community service or senior projects — check with your principal. The free program is limited to 30 students — apply soon.

Learn more: https://socoemergency.org/event/model-eoc-2025/2025-06-16/

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB_STLgSAvhC-FpoKO3lSBiD-7ML6pwstY6lSCmep6GpSEjg/viewform

PERMIT SONOMA ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE EVENT APRIL 22

Join Permit Sonoma on Tuesday, April 22, at 6 p.m. for a virtual Earth Day event focused on shaping the future of environmental justice in Sonoma County.

This is an opportunity to engage with the Environmental Justice Element of the County’s General Plan and help ensure a more sustainable and equitable future for all. Learn, share, shape and support real change in our communities.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87116610233

BUSINESS INSIGHT TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS

Are you a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur in Sonoma County? Want to understand market trends, find your ideal customers or build a targeted list of leads?

The Sonoma County Economic Development Collaborative offers free business insight tools to help you do just that. To explore these powerful tools designed to move your business forward, including connecting with staff to get one-on-one guidance, visit: https://hubs.la/Q03gW4N80.

Explore EDC's resources to finance, develop and expand your business: https://www.sonomaedc.org/

LATEST CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH COUNTY OF SONOMA

The County of Sonoma has fantastic job opportunities this week.

Recent listings include:

• Crime Data Analyst - Extra-Help, District Attorney — https://bit.ly/4jtnARY
• Detention Assistant, Sheriff — https://bit.ly/3RTyEvK
• Interpreter/Translator II (English/Spanish) - Extra-Help, Public Defender — https://bit.ly/4lNy14S
• Network Operations Manager, Human Services — https://bit.ly/3EjHG29
• Senior Engineer, Public Infrastructure — https://bit.ly/42LAAg1

Discover more job opportunities by visiting the County of Sonoma Careers Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/sococareers.

For more jobs and details, check out our career portal at: https://bit.ly/3Js0XOg, or call (707) 565-2331.

OTHER SONOMA COUNTY NEWS OF NOTE 

Horse racing canceled for 2025 Sonoma County Fair
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/horse-racing-canceled-for-2025-sonoma-county-fair

Evacuation exercise planned in the Springs area of Sonoma Valley on May 3
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/evacuation-exercise-planned-in-the-springs-area-of-sonoma-valley-on-may-3

New Health To Go public health vending machines provide free essential resources when they’re needed
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/new-health-to-go-public-health-vending-machines-provide-free-essential-resources-when-theyre-needed

Board of Supervisors approves cannabis cultivation tax rate decrease following review of market changes
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-approves-cannabis-cultivation-tax-rate-decrease-following-review-of-market-changes

Board of Supervisors approves construction to complete six emergency road repairs caused by winter storms
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-approves-construction-to-complete-six-emergency-road-repairs-caused-by-winter-storms