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Weekly roundup for January 17, 2025

Published: January 17, 2025

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

  1. Free electronics recycling event this weekend
  2. 2025 Economic Perspective event Jan. 30
  3. Community public art project grants available
  4. Latest Sonoma County career opportunities
  5. Other Sonoma County news of note 

Free e-recycling events this weekend in Santa Rosa

Zero Waste Sonoma and Conservation Corps North Bay invite the public to a free e-recycling event this Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 18 - 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oakmont Community Center, 6637 Oakmont Dr. in Santa Rosa.    

No appointment is necessary. Accepted items include cellphones, tablets, computers, laptops, printers, stereos, TVs, video game consoles and more. Items that are not accepted include appliances, batteries, lamps, lightbulbs and more. 

For more information on acceptable and unacceptable items for this and other e-waste recycling events, visit https://zerowastesonoma.gov/e-waste-disposal. 

2025 Economic Perspective: Moving Forward in Era of Climate Change

How can Sonoma County’s economy adapt and thrive in the face of climate change? Join local leaders, experts and changemakers as we tackle this critical question at the 2025 Economic Perspective — a must-attend event for business owners, policymakers and community members. 

Date: Thursday, Jan. 30 
Time: 7 - 9 a.m. 
Location: Sonoma State University Student Center 

Speakers include economist Merlin Hanauer, Sonoma State University; Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors; Roxanne Ezzet, Sonoma County Office of Equity; and more. 

Tickets cost $55 (+ Eventbrite fees) and includes breakfast. Details and registration: https://bit.ly/40xZTRO. 

Community public art project grants available

Creative Sonoma is offering grant funding for public art projects that enhance shared spaces and build community in Sonoma County Supervisorial District 5. Approximately 10 grants, each up to $10,000, will be awarded. 

Nonprofits, schools, chambers of commerce, faith organizations, neighborhood associations, business groups and government agencies are all eligible to apply.  

Deadline to apply: Feb. 10 
Project timeline: April–September 
Virtual workshop: Jan. 23, noon–1 p.m. 

Help transform public spaces and bring people together. Learn more and apply here: https://hubs.la/Q032xgN90. 

Latest Sonoma County career opportunities

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

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

Board of Supervisors boosts Sonoma County’s Living Wage to $23.15 per hour starting July 1                
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/board-of-supervisors-boosts-sonoma-countys-living-wage-to-2315-per-hour-starting-july-1  

Sonoma County tenant rights town halls set for January 29 in Santa Rosa and January 30 in Monte Rio 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-tenant-rights-town-halls-set-for-january-29-in-santa-rosa-and-january-30-in-monte-rio 

Department of Emergency Management announces public meetings seeking input on Hazard Mitigation Plan 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/department-of-emergency-management-announces-public-meetings-seeking-input-on-hazard-mitigation-plan 

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors pledges to safeguard civil rights of immigrants 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-board-of-supervisors-pledges-to-safeguard-civil-rights-of-immigrants