Weekly Roundup for August 29, 2025

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

1. Coastal ecology event at Doran Beach Sept. 6
2. Wildfire risk reduction webinar Sept. 10
3. Regional Parks survey on strategic plan
4. Sonoma County Transit is free for youth and students
5. Latest career opportunities with County of Sonoma
6. Other Sonoma County news of note

Coastal Ecology Event at Doran Beach Sept. 6

Sea Otter Savvy and Sonoma County District 5 present the Coastal Ecology Pop-Up at Doran Beach, a free, hands-on day by the coast on Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Participants can explore interactive booths from local science organizations, businesses and community groups including The Marine Mammal Center, Saving Ocean Animals, Defenders of Wildlife, Kashiaepa, Bodega Bay Oyster Company and more.

Come learn about sea otters, their vital role in healthy ecosystems and why they’re still missing from Northern California waters. And don’t miss the Sea Otter Sand Castle Competition from 11 a.m. to noon.

• Where: Doran Beach, 201 Doran Beach Road, Bodega Bay
• Cost: Free event (parking fee required)

 Connect with Sea Otter Savvy at https://www.seaottersavvy.org/

Wildfire Risk Reduction Webinar Sept. 10

As Napa County continues to battle the #PickettFire, it’s a reminder for us here in Sonoma County to stay emergency ready. Wildfire season is here — are you prepared? Being ready can save lives, protect homes and keep our communities safer.

Here are three steps you can take today:

• Sign up for emergency alerts → socoemergency.org/receive-alerts
• Know your evacuation zone → socoemergency.org/get-ready/evacuation-map
• Build a Go Bag with essentials → socoemergency.org/get-ready/build-a-kit

Plus, join a free one-hour Wildfire Risk Reduction Webinar with the County Fire Marshal and wildfire safety experts from the Sonoma County Fire District on Wed., Sept. 10 from 6 – 7 p.m. Learn practical steps to harden your home, improve defensible space and reduce wildfire risk in your community. 

Learn more at: https://permitsonoma.org/divisions/firepreventionandhazmat/socoadapts/wildfireresilientcommunities/wrcworkshops

Help Shape the Future of Regional Parks

Sonoma County Regional Parks is creating a strategic plan to guide priorities for the next few years. Take a short survey by Aug. 31 and share what matters most about regional parks, programs and services. Feedback will help guide how the County invests in parks through 2028.

Survey here: SoCoParks.org/Visitor-Survey

Sonoma County Transit is Free for Youth Riders, College Students

Sonoma County Transit reminds all parents and families that youth riders and college students ride free anytime, anywhere. This can help with getting to school, sports, clubs and after-school hangouts.

No passes or fees are required, which means no stress. Just hop on, ride for free and make this school year awesome. Plan your route with the Transit App today and start riding at: https://sctransit.com/.

Latest Career Opportunities at Sonoma County

County of Sonoma has fantastic job opportunities this week. Recent listings include:

• Assistant Engineer & Engineer, Public Infrastructure — https://bit.ly/45BJtdP
• Employment Services Section Manager, Human Services — https://bit.ly/4mU0QfA
• Clerical Support Supervisor, Sonoma Water — bit.ly/4fKMI5S
• Performance Management Project Manager, Human Resources — https://bit.ly/45XA4wb
• Juvenile Correctional Counselor I, Probation — https://bit.ly/3HLWM1U

Explore more opportunities on HR’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sococareers

Or visit the job portal: https://bit.ly/3Js0XOg

Questions? Call (707) 565-2331.

Other Sonoma County News of Note

Board of Supervisors approves $5M in opioid settlement funds for substance use disorder projects »

Robert Pittman, Sonoma County Counsel, announces retirement after 35 years of public service »