Weekly Roundup for October 28, 2022

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

1. SoCo Correspondent Oct. 20 edition now available
2. WATCH: Vegetation management update webinar
3. Prescription drug take-back day Oct. 29
4. Latest news from County of Sonoma

October 20 Edition of SoCo Correspondent

As Oscar Wilde once wrote, “And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” And with the sudden change of seasons in Sonoma County has come the opportunity to pull out sweaters and Halloween decorations and make other seasonal changes - such as adjusting our outdoor irrigation systems.

This edition of the SoCo Correspondent has some great tips on how to get ready for winter, along with important news about recent events commemorating the 2017 fires, the upcoming election and the latest COVID-19 trends.

Plus, you will find updates on how the county is addressing homelessness, the formal adoption of a new partnership with a local tribe to co-manage Sonoma County largest park, and an initiative to create mobile teams trained to serve people experiencing a mental health crisis.

The Oct. 20 newsletter and signup information can be found here: https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sococorrespondent

Watch: County Vegetation Management Update

On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Sonoma County Supervisors Lynda Hopkins and James Gore, along with other officials hosted a webinar featuring an update on the County of Sonoma’s vegetation management efforts.

A panel of experts presented information on vegetation management work ongoing throughout the county as well as some recommendations for future projects to build upon wildfire resilience.

Watch the vegetation management and wildfire resilience webinar here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FccAm9S8l-o 

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day October 29

Next Saturday, Oct. 29, five Sonoma County police departments will participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day by hosting a local drop-off event.

All community members are encouraged to take advantage of this safe prescription disposal opportunity.

The drop-off locations will be available at the Cotati, Cloverdale, Rohnert Park, Petaluma and Sebastopol Police Departments, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Needles or liquids will not be accepted, however, vape pens or other e-cigarette devices will be accepted if the batteries are removed. Medications must be in a secure, sealed container. Please remove personal information.

Find your nearest free drop off site here: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

Latest News from County of Sonoma

Sonoma County kicks off safety communications campaign with November 4 webinar 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-kicks-off-safety-communications-campaign-with-november-4-webinar

Early in-person voting to begin this weekend for November 8 election 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/early-in-person-voting-to-begin-this-weekend-for-november-8-election

Sonoma County couple receives statewide award for distinguished service as foster parents 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-couple-receives-statewide-award-for-distinguished-service-as-foster-parents 

County allocates nearly $4.4 million to support climate resiliency projects 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/county-allocates-nearly-44-million-to-support-climate-resiliency-projects

Board of Supervisors finalizes purchase of former Bank of America building in Guerneville 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-finalizes-purchase-of-former-bank-of-america-building-in-guerneville 

Permit Sonoma seeking applicants for Equity Working Committee 
https://permitsonoma.org/permitsonomaseekingapplicantsforequityworkingcommittee 

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https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Newsroom/SoCo-Correspondent/