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SoCo Chat

County of Sonoma

SoCo Chat, where we will be discussing all things concerning the County of Sonoma. This is where you will have a chance to hear directly from leaders within our county government, listen in to some in-depth discussions about critical issues facing our community as well as hear a variety of tidbits, tales and historic anecdotes about this wonderful place we call home.

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00:25:27

Episode 87: Federal Funding at Risk: Preparing Sonoma...

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2025/10/10

Federal budget cuts could have significant impacts in Sonoma County, affecting everything from housing and health care to infrastructure and social services. The Board of Supervisors will host a special meeting on Oct. 14 to explore ways the County can act to fill in the gaps. Deputy County Administrator Peter Bruland describes what’s at stake.

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00:17:10

Episode 86 – Open Doors: A New Way to Get Help in...

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2025/10/02

Open Doors is a new initiative that will make it easier than ever for people to get help with food, housing, child care and much more. Angela Struckmann, director of the Sonoma County Human Services Department, explains how it works and why it could transform the way people connect with services in our community.

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00:20:02

Episodio 86 – Open Doors: una nueva forma de obtener...

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2025/10/02

Open Doors es una nueva iniciativa que facilitará más que nunca que las personas obtengan ayuda con alimentos, vivienda, cuidado infantil y mucho más. Nick Yañez, director de desarrollo de programas del Departamento de Servicios Humanos del condado de Sonoma, explica cómo funciona y por qué podría transformar la forma en que las personas se conectan con los servicios en nuestra comunidad.

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00:21:27

Episode 85 – Hope and Healing in Sonoma County: The...

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2025/09/18

Sonoma County’s Family Justice Center empowers victims to live free from domestic violence and abuse. It is a model ofcollaboration, uniting government, law enforcement agencies and nonprofits to deliver comprehensive services to victims through a single point of access. Marsha Lucien, its executive director, explains how the Santa Rosa agency protects the vulnerable, stops violence and restores hope.

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00:25:02

Episodio 85 – Esperanza y sanación en el condado de...

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2025/09/18

El Centro de Justicia Familiar del condado de Sonoma empodera a las víctimas para que puedan vivir libres de violencia doméstica y abuso. Es un modelo de colaboración que une al gobierno, las agencias policiales y las organizaciones sin fines de lucro para brindar servicios integrales a las víctimas a través de un único punto de acceso. Itzel Tafolla Pérez, navegadora de servicios de la agencia de Santa Rosa, explica cómo protege a los vulnerables, detiene la violencia y restaura la esperanza.

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00:40:41

Episodio 84 – La Luz: Abriendo caminos hacia las...

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2025/09/11

Durante más de 40 años, el Centro La Luz ha ayudado a las familias latinas del valle de Sonoma a alcanzar sus sueños, conectándolas con la educación, la atención médica y las oportunidades económicas. Leonardo Lobato, director ejecutivo de la organización sin fines de lucro de Sonoma, describe los desafíos que estas familias locales enfrentan cada día y cómo La Luz está evolucionando para ayudarlas a prosperar.

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00:36:25

Episode 84 – La Luz: Opening Pathways to Opportunity

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2025/09/11

For more than 40 years, La Luz Center has helped Latino families in the Sonoma Valley attain their dreams by connecting them to education, health care and economic opportunity. Leonardo Lobato, executive director of the Sonoma nonprofit, describes the challenges these local families are facing every day – and how La Luz is evolving to help them thrive.

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00:22:30

Episode 83 - On Track for the Future: SMART's Role in...

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2025/09/04

Our guest is Eddy Cumins, the General Manager of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system (SMART). This regional agency began passenger rail service in 2017 and now operates trains along a 45-mile corridor between Marin and Sonoma counties, stretching from Larkspur in the south to Windsor in the north. More than 4,700 riders are now taking the train every weekday. We speak with Eddy about the future of rail in the North Bay, how SMART fits into the region’s transportation goals, and why this

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00:20:35

Episode 82: Exploring Sonoma County’s Shelter Gaps &...

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2025/08/28

The Living Room is a haven for women, children and their pets in times of need, providing shelter, food and safety when they have nowhere else to turn. Alethea Larson, executive director of the Santa Rosa nonprofit, explains the role of this important community resource.

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00:16:49

Capitulo 82: Explorando deficiencias en materia de...

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2025/08/28

The Living Room es un refugio para mujeres, niños y sus mascotas en momentos de necesidad, que les proporciona alojamiento, comida y seguridad cuando no tienen ningún otro lugar al que acudir. Joanna Vicente, coordinadora de cuidado bilingüe/bicultural de The Living Room de Santa Rosa, explica la función de este importante recurso comunitario.

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00:20:07

Episode 81 - California Rural Legal Assistance in...

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2025/08/22

Today we are joined by Fernando Torres, Community Worker and representative of CRLA in Santa Rosa. California Rural Legal Assistance, or CRLA, is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to rural and low-income communities in California. Join us as we learn about the various support programs they offer and how to protect your legal rights.

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00:18:34

Capitulo 81 - Asistencia Legal Rural de California

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2025/08/22

Hoy nos acompaña Fernando Torres, Trabajador Comunitario y representante de CRLA en Santa Rosa. California Rural Legal Assistance o CRLA por sus cifras en inglés, es una organización sin fines de lucro que brinda servicios legales gratuitos a comunidades rurales y de bajos ingresos en California. Quédense con nosotros porque vamos a aprender sobro los diversos programas de apoyo que ofrecen y como proteger sus derechos legales.

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00:19:36

Episode 80- Stronger Together: The Hispanic Chamber’s...

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2025/08/15

In this episode, we sit down with Hector Velazquez Executive Director from the Sonoma County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to talk about the power of connection, cultural leadership, and economic opportunity. Learn how the Chamber supports Hispanic entrepreneurs, strengthens local partnerships, and builds a more inclusive business community in Sonoma County.

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00:18:17

Capitulo 80- Más fuertes juntos: el papel de la...

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2025/08/15

En este episodio, conversamos con Héctor Velázquez director ejecutivo de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana del Condado de Sonoma sobre el poder de la conexión, el liderazgo cultural y las oportunidades económicas. Descubre cómo la Cámara apoya a los emprendedores hispanos, fortalece las alianzas locales y fomenta una comunidad empresarial más inclusiva en el condado de Sonoma.

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00:31:28

Capitulo 79- Entender la manutención de hijos: Ayuda...

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2025/08/07

Más de la mitad de los niños del condado de Sonoma vivirán separados de uno de sus padres antes de cumplir los 18 años. Ayudarles a obtener el apoyo financiero que necesitan es la misión del Departamento de Servicios de Manutención Infantil del condado de Sonoma. Alberto Botello y Dora Muro, supervisores del departamento, desmitifican el proceso de abrir un caso, establecer la paternidad y acceder a herramientas de pago o apoyo legal. Tanto si recibe como si paga manutención, esta conversación está

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00:28:34

Episode 79- Understanding Child Support: Help for...

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2025/08/07

More than half of children in Sonoma County will live apart from one parent by age 18. Helping them get the financial support they need is the mission of the Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services. Alberto Botello and Dora Muro, supervisors with the department, demystify the process of opening a case, establishing parentage, and accessing payment tools or legal support. Whether you're receiving or paying support, this conversation is packed with useful info to help you understand

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00:11:43

Special- Behind the Gates: Opening Day at Sonoma’s...

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2025/08/01

We are coming to you from the Hall of Flowers at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds for opening day of the 2025 Sonoma County Fair. Joining us for opening day is Matt Daly, the Chief Executive Officer of the Sonoma County Fair.

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00:32:55

Episode 78- Inside Public Health: A Conversation with...

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2025/07/31

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services is one of the largest, most important County departments, touching everything from homelessness to pandemic response, to the opioid crisis. Behavioral Health, environmental health, public health, even the Sonoma County Animal Shelter all fall under this sprawling department. The director of the Department of Health Services, Nolan Sullivan, is five months into the job and he joins us to talk about his vision for the department.

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00:29:40

Capitulo 77 - Transparencia y confianza: cómo IOLERO...

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2025/07/24

La mayoría de la gente sabe que la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Sonoma se encarga de la aplicación de la ley en el condado. Sin embargo, es menos conocida la Oficina Independiente de Revisión y Difusión de las Fuerzas del Orden (IOLERO), una agencia independiente que supervisa la Oficina del Sheriff mediante la divulgación y la promoción de una mayor transparencia en las operaciones policiales. En este episodio, hablamos con el director de IOLERO, John Alden.

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00:18:15

Episode 77 - Transparency & Trust: How IOLERO...

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2025/07/24

Most people know that law enforcement in the County is handled by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. What’s less well known is the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach or IOLERO, an independent agency that oversees the Sheriff’s Office through outreach and the promotion of greater transparency of law enforcement operations. In this episode, we speak with IOLERO Director, John Alden.

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