Explore with Gore

James Gore

Explore with Gore is a deep dive into the ideas, initiatives, and leaders driving Sonoma County forward. Hosted by Supervisor James Gore, the podcast features thoughtful conversations with department heads, community advocates, and public officials about the challenges we face — and the solutions we’re building together. Informative, accessible, and grounded in community, this is your inside look at local leadership in action.

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  1. 2 июн.

    Explore with Gore, Episode 4: Bert Whitaker, Sonoma County Regional Parks

    Sonoma County is home to one of the most diverse and expansive regional park systems in California, offering everything from rugged coastline and redwood forests to rivers, mountains, and community parks. In this episode, Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore sits down with Regional Parks Director Bert Whitaker to discuss the past, present, and future of Sonoma County's parks. Bert reflects on his journey from lifeguard to park director, shares some of his favorite places in the park system, and talks about the experiences that shaped his decades-long career in parks and recreation. The conversation explores how Sonoma County's parks have grown over the years, the challenges and opportunities of maintaining a world-class park system, and what it means to "right-size" parks for future generations. James and Bert also discuss the importance of stewardship, ensuring that existing parks remain safe, accessible, and enjoyable while continuing to meet the needs of a growing community. The episode also highlights exciting projects along the Russian River, including expanded public access in Cloverdale, Geyserville, Healdsburg, and beyond, as well as the partnerships helping bring these community assets to life. Whether you're a hiker, cyclist, paddler, outdoor enthusiast, or simply someone who values Sonoma County's natural beauty, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the county's greatest public assets and the vision guiding its future.

    51 мин.

  2. 12 мая

    Explore with Gore, Episode 3: Chief Turbeville, NorSoCo Fire

    Could another major wildfire happen in Sonoma County—and are we more prepared today than we were in 2017? In this episode of Explore with Gore, Supervisor James Gore sits down with Marshall Turbeville to discuss how wildfire risk has changed across northern Sonoma County and what communities are doing to prepare for the future. The conversation explores lessons learned from the 2017, Kincade, Walbridge, and Glass fires, along with the major changes made to evacuation planning, emergency coordination, and fire response systems over the past decade. They also discuss the growing role of vegetation management and prescribed fire in reducing fuel loads and creating healthier, more resilient landscapes. From defensible space and community preparedness to regional collaboration and long-term fire resilience, this episode looks at how Sonoma County is adapting to a new era of wildfire—and what residents can do to stay prepared.

    50 мин.

  3. 14 апр.

    Explore with Gore, Episode 2: Brad Sherwood, Sonoma Water

    Over the past decade, Sonoma County has experienced dramatic swings in weather—from historic drought to severe storms, floods, and wildfires. In this episode, Supervisor James Gore sits down with Brad Sherwood to discuss what these changes mean for our water supply today and how we’re preparing for the future. Together, they explore the lessons learned from recent droughts, the innovative projects underway to strengthen long-term water reliability, and how Sonoma Water manages the region’s changing water cycles. The conversation also covers water quality, flood management, habitat protection, and the partnerships that help safeguard our communities, environment, and economy. This episode offers a clear look at how local agencies are working to ensure safe, reliable water for the years ahead—and why water planning today matters for the next generation.

    54 мин.
  4. Explore with Gore, Pilot Episode - Reflections on serving as County Supervisor

    16 мар.

    Explore with Gore, Pilot Episode - Reflections on serving as County Supervisor

    Welcome to the pilot episode of Explore with Gore. In this podcast series, Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore will sit down with community leaders, county department directors, and other partners to discuss the issues, projects, and people shaping District 4 and the greater Sonoma County community. For this first episode — essentially a practice run — the tables are turned as Gore’s staff member Harry Hubbell takes the host seat and interviews Gore about his path into public service, lessons from more than a decade as Supervisor, leading through fires and the pandemic, conservation and Russian River stewardship, representing unincorporated communities, and his thoughts on leadership, teamwork, and passing the baton to the next generation of leaders.

    1 ч. 7 мин.
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Explore with Gore is a deep dive into the ideas, initiatives, and leaders driving Sonoma County forward. Hosted by Supervisor James Gore, the podcast features thoughtful conversations with department heads, community advocates, and public officials about the challenges we face — and the solutions we’re building together. Informative, accessible, and grounded in community, this is your inside look at local leadership in action.

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    James Gore
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