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Episode 21 - Sonoma County Fire Memorial Apr 11, 2024

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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.

Episode 22 - Sonoma County’s transition to zero-emission public transit Apr 11, 2024

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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.

Episode 20- Adapting to climate change in Sonoma County Apr 04, 2024

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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.

Episode 19- The Civil Grand Jury: A community watchdog Apr 04, 2024

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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.

Episode 18- In conversation with Tina Rivera, director of Department of Health Services Mar 28, 2024

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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

Episode 17 - Flying STS in 2024 and beyond Mar 28, 2024

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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.

Episode 16- Helping our furry friends Mar 21, 2024

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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.

Episode 15- Hope and healing through music Mar 15, 2024

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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.

Episode 14- In conversation with Supervisor Susan Gorin Mar 15, 2024

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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.

Episode 13- Exploring the beauty of Sonoma County’s park system Mar 07, 2024

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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

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