Sonoma County, CA
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Weekly Roundup for February 7, 2025
Weekly Roundup for February 7, 2025
Published: February 07, 2025
Today's digest provides helpful and important updates on the following:
- County road closures still in effect from winter storm
- Business storm damage assessment survey available
- New web resource for Sonoma County immigrants
- Steelhead Festival this weekend at Lake Sonoma
- Latest Sonoma County career opportunities
- Other Sonoma County news of note
Road closures remain in effect from winter storm
Several county roads remain closed due to recent rainfall. Drivers are asked to stay alert, particularly at night when flooded roads can be hard to see.
Never drive through barricades to protect yourself and emergency crews. Turn Around, Don't Drown.
For road closures, power outages and stream levels, please visit: https://roadclosures-sonomacounty.hub.arcgis.com/
Learn more at https://socoemergency.org/.
Business storm damage assessment survey available
If your business or organization suffered physical damage or economic hardship due to ongoing storms, please complete the Business Damage Assessment Survey. Your input could help qualify our region for financial assistance.
Examples of physical damage:
- Flooded facilities
- Damaged equipment
- Destroyed inventory
Examples of economic hardship:
- Revenue loss due to storms
- Temporary business closure
Take the survey: https://hubs.la/Q035JkyG0
Emergency flood information and resources: https://hubs.la/Q035JkFg0
New web resource supports Sonoma County immigrants
Sonoma County has launched a new webpage with resources for immigrants, available in English and Spanish. It includes information on legal services, social support, local assistance and contacts for consular offices.
To access these resources, visit https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/county-administrators-office/projects/support-for-immigrant-communities.
If you witness or experience suspicious activity in your community, workplace or public spaces, report it to organizations like the North Bay Rapid Response Network at 707-800-4544.
Sonoma County remains committed to fully protecting the civil rights of all immigrants.
Steelhead Festival this weekend at Lake Sonoma
Join one of California's biggest and best wildlife festivals this Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Milt Brandt Visitor Center at Lake Sonoma. Rain or shine, come on out to honor the journey of endangered steelhead trout returning to spawn.
Family fun includes:
- Exploring nature exhibits & learn about conservation
- Discovering how to protect endangered species and local waterways
- Enjoying the ever-popular bubble show
- Getting creative with arts and crafts
- Dancing to live music
Come celebrate these amazing fish and the ecosystems that sustain them.
Learn more: https://www.steelheadfestival.org.
Latest Sonoma County career opportunities
The County of Sonoma has fantastic job opportunities this week.
Recent listings include:
- Storekeeper, Human Services - https://bit.ly/40M0ePS
- Detention Cook, Sheriff - https://bit.ly/4aTvq47
- Juvenile Correctional Counselor I, Probation - https://bit.ly/3Ev97py
- Medical Billing Account Technician, Health Services - https://bit.ly/3WRY289
- Racial Equity Contracts Manager - Project, Equity - https://bit.ly/3WOVnvY
Discover more job opportunities by visiting the County of Sonoma Careers Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sococareers.
For additional details, check out our career portal at https://bit.ly/3Js0XOg, or call (707) 565-2331.
Other Sonoma County news of note
Sonoma County health officer issues cold weather advisory for freeze warning
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-health-officer-issues-cold-weather-advisory-for-freeze-warning
Sonoma County temporarily resumes issuing well permits after judge's order
https://permitsonoma.org/sonomacountytemporarilyresumesissuingwellpermitsafterjudgesorder
Board of Supervisors approves agreement requiring union wages, benefits for major County construction and maintenance contracts
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-approves-agreement-requiring-union-wages-benefits-for-major-county-construction-and-maintenance-contracts
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approves $500,000 to support immigrant communities
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-board-of-supervisors-approves-500000-to-support-immigrant-communities
Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival Returns February 8, 2025
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/lake-sonoma-steelhead-festival-returns-february-08-2025