Weekly Roundup for August 22, 2025
Published: August 22, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following:
- Air Quality Advisory issued due to Pickett Fire
- Latest SoCo Correspondent now available
- Latest career opportunities with County of Sonoma
- Other Sonoma County news of note
AIR QUALITY ADVISORY ISSUED DUE TO PICKETT FIRE
The Bay Area Air District has issued an advisory: Smoke from the Pickett Fire in Napa County will continue to affect air quality in Sonoma County, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22–23.
- Stay tuned to local news and health warnings.
- Check current conditions at fire.airnow.gov.
- Protect your health by limiting outdoor activity if smoke is present.
As evacuations continue in Napa County, it’s a reminder 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 (medication, documents, supplies for pets) → socoemergency.org/get-ready/build-a-kit
Find more tips at SoCoEmergency.org.
NEW EDITION OF SOCO CORRESPONDENT AVAILABLE NOW
In the latest issue of SoCo Correspondent, we mark a milestone as County Executive Officer Maria Christina Rivera announces her upcoming retirement after nearly 30 years of service.
Readers will also find updates on the County’s new safety and environmental justice plans, free bus rides for students, and agreements that will strengthen both emergency medical care and employee stability. From new grants for local arts organizations to a program tackling homelessness in Sonoma Valley, these stories highlight some of the ways Sonoma County is working to build a brighter future.
Read about all this and more: https://conta.cc/476DZsI
Missed an issue of SoCo Correspondent? Catch up anytime at: https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sococorrespondent
LATEST CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH COUNTY OF SONOMA
The County of Sonoma has more fantastic job opportunities this week.
Recent listings include:
- Detention Specialist, Sheriff’s Office — https://bit.ly/4oDwBer
- Auditor’s Payroll Technician, Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office — bit.ly/3HD6xiU
- Performance Management Project Manager, Human Resources — https://bit.ly/45XA4wb
- Transit Systems Manager, Public Infrastructure — https://bit.ly/3Jqnb5Z
- Deputy Public Defender I, II, III & IV, Public Defender’s Office — https://bit.ly/4dqzZnd
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
Westside Road reopens Aug. 28 as Sonoma County nears completion of major storm recovery project »
Maria Christina Rivera, County of Sonoma Executive Officer, announces retirement »
Sonoma County creates online hub to help communities reduce wildfire risk »
Remembering those lost to drug overdoses at Aug. 30 overdose awareness event »
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