Weekly Roundup for June 27, 2025

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

1. Latest SoCo Correspondent, SoCo Chat now available
2. Are you prepared for wildfire season?
3. Latest County of Sonoma career opportunities
4. Other Sonoma County news of note

LATEST SOCO CORRESPONDENT, SOCO CHAT AVAILABLE NOW

A fresh edition of SoCo Correspondent just hit digital doorsteps with hopeful news about a sharp drop in homelessness in Sonoma County. Plus, the new edition honors 20 years of care at Valley of the Moon Children’s Center, introduces readers to a correctional deputy changing lives behind bars, and invites input to shape local health programs.

To read more and subscribe, please visit: https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sococorrespondent

Also, the latest SoCo Chat podcast episode just dropped: “Keeping pets safe in the summer heat” with Emma Diemert, the Animal Shelter Supervisor at the Sonoma County Animal Shelter. Emma is back on the podcast to focus on something extremely important this time of year: summer safety for our pets.

Watch and subscribe: https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/county-administrators-office/sonoma-county-communications/soco-chat

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR WILDFIRE SEASON?

It is never too early to start getting ready for the threat of wildfire. Approximately 95 percent of wildfires in California are human-caused and preventable

Here are three ways you can prepare right now:

• Sign up for alerts: https://socoemergency.org/receive-alerts/
• Know your zone: https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/evacuation-map/
• Have a Go Bag ready: https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/build-a-kit/

Help prevent wildfire:

• Mow your lawn BEFORE 10 a.m. – keep a fire extinguisher or hose nearby and NEVER mow if it’s windy or excessively dry
• Avoid using power tools that create sparks near dry vegetation.
• Fully extinguish campfires – drown, stir, feel.
• Keep grills away from dry vegetation.
• Maintain vehicles to prevent sparks – secure all chains and remove dragging parts.
• Follow local burn regulations and bans – plan, verify, apply.
• Clear dry leaves and debris from your yard.

Learn more: https://www.fire.ca.gov/prevention

Find additional preparedness tips: https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/

For more tips on how you can be ready for wildfire, visit SoCoEmergency’s Wildfire Readiness page: https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/local-hazards/wildfire/

LATEST CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH COUNTY OF SONOMA

The County of Sonoma has fantastic job opportunities this week.

Recent listings include:

• Building Mechanic I, Public Infrastructure — https://bit.ly/4lfttUh
• Engineering Technician I, Permit — https://bit.ly/3T7BrlO
• Ranger Trainee, Regional Parks — https://bit.ly/3HVdR9C
• Plant Operator, Water — https://bit.ly/3HWVq4e
• Psychiatric Nurse, Health Services — https://bit.ly/44gegei

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

Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector announces change to public hours
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-auditor-controller-treasurer-tax-collector-announces-change-to-public-hours

Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park Quadruples in Size with Newly Conserved Addition
https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/monte-rio-redwoods-regional-park-quadruples-in-size-with-newly-conserved-addition

Preliminary 2025 Point-in-Time homeless count numbers show steep decline
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/preliminary-2025-point-in-time-homeless-count-numbers-show-steep-decline