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

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. 

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. 

Thursday, Jan. 30 
7 - 9 a.m. 
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. 

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.  

Feb. 10 
April–September 
Jan. 23, noon–1 p.m. 

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

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. 

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