SoCo Chat

Latest Episodes:

Episode 6- Sonoma County at its roots ft. Agricultural Commissioner Andrew Smith Feb 03, 2024

Show notes

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

Episode 5- Woman in Charge ft. Sonoma County Administrator M. Christina Rivera Feb 02, 2024

Show notes

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.

Special Episode- Turn around - Don’t drown: Preparing for winter storms with Jeff DuVall, director of Sonoma County’s Department of Emergency Management Feb 02, 2024

Show notes

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.

Episode 4- On COVID and cold season – A conversation with Dr. Tanya Phares, Sonoma County’s new Health Officer Jan 26, 2024

Show notes

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.

Episode 3- Where are the workers? – A discussion about the county’s high vacancy rate Jan 23, 2024

Show notes

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.

Episode 2- An inside look at Sonoma County elections Jan 23, 2024

Show notes

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

Episode 1- What’s in store for 2024? A conversation with Supervisor David Rabbitt, Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Jan 22, 2024

Show notes

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.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected