Weekly Roundup for April 21, 2023

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

1. Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available
2. National prescription take-back day April 22
3. April is Earthquake Preparedness month
4. Other Sonoma County news of note

New edition of SoCo Correspondent available now

The latest issue of SoCo Correspondent, Sonoma County’s digital newsletter is now available.

Highlights in this edition include:

• County budget workshops to start Tuesday, April 25
• Board of Supervisors ends drought emergency
• Supervisors restrict camping on public property
• New rules on well permits seek to protect waterways
• Dr. Mase delivers final update on COVID-19
• Supervisors approve funding for student mental health services

For the newsletter and signup information, visit: https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sococorrespondent

National prescription take-back day is April 22

Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Takeback Day. Turn in unwanted medications, vape pens, and e-cigarettes for safe disposal.

Locations include:

• Cloverdale Police Department in Cloverdale
• Ray Miller Community Center in Cotati
• Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety in Rohnert Park

More information is available at: 
https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/

April is California Earthquake Preparedness month

Prepare you and your family before the next one by following these simple steps:

• Download the MyShake app to receive alerts before you feel shaking: https://myshake.berkeley.edu/
• Secure bookcases, televisions and objects that hang on walls.
• Store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves.
• Create a family emergency communications plan that has an out-of-county contact.
• Plan where to meet if you get separated. Choose a location close to home and one at a central location that is manageable based on where your family works, goes to school and plays.
• Have a home emergency kit with everything you need for at least seven days.

Learn more at: https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/local-hazards/earthquake/?fbclid=IwAR2om-G6MMbNNKUIfXT08G4reFvPICxgjtJ9-hSzxnQZf3AuFAnKJKY0230

Other Sonoma County news of note

County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors to hold annual budget workshops April 25 to April 27 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/county-of-sonoma-board-of-supervisors-to-hold-annual-budget-workshops-april-25-to-april-27-x123858

Public meeting for Arnold Drive bike lane project scheduled for April 24 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/public-meeting-for-arnold-drive-bike-lane-project-scheduled-for-april-24

Board approves wholesale water rates for aging infrastructure 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-approves-wholesale-water-rates-for-aging-infrastructure

Board of Supervisors authorizes acceptance of $6 million BRIC grant award and transfer of matching funds 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-authorizes-acceptance-of-6-million-bric-grant-award-and-transfer-of-matching-funds

Board of Supervisors ends drought emergency, urges public to continue water-saving habits 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-ends-drought-emergency-urges-public-to-continue-water-saving-habits

Sonoma County supervisors approve $250,500 in mental health funding for students; additional funding set to be approved later 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-supervisors-approve-250500-in-mental-health-funding-for-students-additional-funding-set-to-be-approved-later

Sonoma County resuming annual Medi-Cal eligibility reviews with COVID-19 emergency ending 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-resuming-annual-medi-cal-eligibility-reviews-with-covid-19-emergency-ending

$5,000 grants are now available for independent restaurants, April 15 through May 7. Restaurants Care is proud to partner with SoCalGas, PG&E and SDG&E to offer resilience grants to independent restaurants at the heart of California communities: 
https://restaurantscare.org/resilience/