Event

Sonoma County Small Business Forum

Please join Sen. Bill Dodd for a Small Business Forum Nov. 27 in Cotati. Speakers at the event, co-hosted by the Cotati Chamber of Commerce, will discuss small business trends across the state and locally. Sen. Dodd will give opening statements and moderate the forum.

Who: Sen. Dodd and experts

What: Sonoma County Small Business Forum

Petaluma Senior Issues Forum

Attendees will hear from expert panelists about important issues facing seniors here in Sonoma County, such as healthcare, fraud protection and benefits available for seniors. The forum will connect residents with important information, services and resources. Speakers will include representatives of government agencies and others.

During the event, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions about state policy, discuss issues impacting our community, and learn about resources my office can provide.

Who: Senator Bill Dodd and guests

American Canyon Transportation Forum

Senator Dodd is hosting a public forum to discuss transportation issues that are important to people living in American Canyon. State and local transportation officials will be on hand to answer questions.

Who: Senator Dodd and officials

What: American Canyon Transportation Forum

When: October 15, 2018, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where: American Canyon City Council chambers, 4381 Broadway Street, Suite 201, American Canyon

Fire Prevention and Remembrance Forum

Senator Bill Dodd will give a legislative update about fire prevention and preparedness. He will also host a remembrance ceremony on the first anniversary of the devastating Tubbs fire, which began the night of Oct. 8, 2017.

Who: Senator Dodd and guests

What: Fire Prevention and Remembrance Forum

When: Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Calistoga Community Center. 1307 Washington Street, Calistoga

Napa Senior Issues Forum; Healthcare, Services, Fraud Prevention & More

Attendees will hear from expert panelists about important issues facing seniors here in Napa County, such as healthcare, fraud protection and benefits available for seniors. The forum will connect residents with important information, services and resources. Speakers will include representatives of government agencies and others.

During the event, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions about state policy, discuss issues impacting our community, and learn about resources my office can provide.

Who: Senator Bill Dodd and guests

‘Fake News’ and Media Literacy in the Digital Age

Senator Dodd is hosting a public forum at UC Davis to address challenges and opportunities in media literacy education. He and a panel of academics, journalists and scholars will take on topics such as the proliferation of political propaganda on social media, the importance of a free press and charges of 'fake news' leveled at mainstream media outlets by President Trump.

Delta Week and Coastal Cleanup Day

One of California's most important waterways is right here in our district -- the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. With a watershed spanning 45,000 square miles, it is a source for drinking water for two-thirds of the state's population or 27 million people. It is also is home to 500,000 people and a vast array of fish, birds and wildlife. Farmers and businesses alike depend on it and it attracts more than 12 million visitors each year.

In recognition of the Delta and its significance to California, the Legislature has approved my request to designate the second week of September as Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed Protection Week. This year, it kicks off Sept. 10.

Our supporters include various agencies including the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy. Here's a link to their website: http://deltaconservancy.ca.gov/

Please show your support for the Delta by participating in the annual Delta Waterway Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 15. A link to cleanup sites can be found on the California Delta Protection Commission website here: http://delta.ca.gov/recreation/cleanup/

Solano Seniors Host Disaster Preparedness Event

Disaster like wildfires and floods can leave seniors especially vulnerable. But the risks are reduced if we take certain precautions. Learn more at a May 19 event in Fairfield put on by the Solano County Senior Coalition and co-hosted by Supervisor John Vasquez.

Presentations will be given by first responders, the Red Cross and county emergency officials. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served.

Who: Supervisor John Vasquez

What: “What Now … Emergency Solutions for Seniors”

Sonoma Developmental Center Town Hall

What: A briefing from state and local officials on the closure process and site assessment for Sonoma Developmental Center. A question and answer period will follow.

When: Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Altimira Middle School, 17985 Arnold Drive in Sonoma.

Who: State Department of Developmental Services Director Nancy Bargmann will give a transition update. Other speakers include community health providers and a representative of  the Parent Hospital Association.