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.

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.

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.

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 repleta de información útil para ayudarle a comprender sus opciones y proteger el bienestar de su familia.

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 your options and protect your family’s well-being.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This weeks episode, we are doing something a bit different. We are taking SoCo Chat on the road, specifically to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. We can already see preparations underway, which means that the Sonoma County Fair, a time-honored and cherished summer tradition, is almost here.

To give us a preview of the upcoming fair, including what’s new and exciting at this year’s event, we have as our guest Matt Daly, Chief Executive Office of the Sonoma County Fair