Four decades of custom costumes
"The more challenging, the better," says longtime seamstress Heidi Wright, who also throws unique parties, makes short films, and practices intuitive healing
October 07, 2026
Police investigate distribution of antisemitic material
The material was left at east-side homes overnight between Oct. 2 and 3
October 07, 2026
Talk of P-Town: Gas money and faded plates
A three-dot column of local news, information, and gossip
October 07, 2026Six Months: October 7, 2026
Issue #26
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Petaluma is now split between two congressional districts
Redistricting has switched some Petalumans from Jared Huffman's district to Mike Thompson's
October 07, 2026
Voices: Beyond the baby blues
Postpartum anxiety and depression are common in Sonoma County, but there's a way we all can help
October 07, 2026
Scene & Herd: Cinnabar Jog-A-Thon
Cinnabar Elementary School students celebrated another successful Jog-A-Thon on Wednesday, Sept. 30, where every single one of the 123 students participated and helped to raise $5,000 for the school. We also have photos by Jim Johnson of the Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, Oct. 4,
October 07, 2026
5Qs with Petaluma Pumpkin Patch farmer Jim Groverman
The fourth-generation Petaluman who grew up on Corona Road considers farming and ranching a way of life, and his homegrown pumpkin patch and handmade corn maze are proof
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5Qs with Petaluma Pumpkin Patch farmer Jim Groverman
The fourth-generation Petaluman who grew up on Corona Road considers farming and ranching a way of life, and his homegrown pumpkin patch and handmade corn maze are proof
October 07, 2026
5Qs with Sonoma Spice Queen owner Wind McAlister
McAlister, 52, got her start mixing spices in her kitchen and now has two stores in the county: the flagship location in Petaluma and a second in Santa Rosa that opened early last month
September 30, 2026Government
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Petaluma is now split between two congressional districts
Redistricting has switched some Petalumans from Jared Huffman's district to Mike Thompson's
October 07, 2026
Scene & Herd: Council passes ICE non-cooperation resolution
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September 30, 2026Sports & Recreation
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Get Out: Petaluma's family-friendly First Friday bike rides reimagine Critical Mass
September 30, 2026
5Qs with DeLeon Judo Club Sensei Henry Kaku
Kaku, 78, was born in Japan to parents imprisoned during World World II, moved to the Bay Area as a child, and settled in Petaluma in 1985 with his own family; both of his children also still live in town. In addition to judo, he teaches origami and Japanese-American history.
September 23, 2026Culture
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Four decades of custom costumes
"The more challenging, the better," says longtime seamstress Heidi Wright, who also throws unique parties, makes short films, and practices intuitive healing
October 07, 2026
Scene & Herd: Cinnabar Jog-A-Thon
Cinnabar Elementary School students celebrated another successful Jog-A-Thon on Wednesday, Sept. 30, where every single one of the 123 students participated and helped to raise $5,000 for the school. We also have photos by Jim Johnson of the Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, Oct. 4,
October 07, 2026Food & Drink
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5Qs with Sonoma Spice Queen owner Wind McAlister
McAlister, 52, got her start mixing spices in her kitchen and now has two stores in the county: the flagship location in Petaluma and a second in Santa Rosa that opened early last month
September 30, 2026
5Qs with Caffeine Inc. owner Miguel Gutierrez
Gutierrez opened Caffeine Inc., located at the Petaluma Marina, in June 2024. The coffee shop sells breakfast, lunch, and a bevy of drinks, with outdoor seating offering views of docked boats, Highway 101, the SMART train line, and, occasionally, a Cessna flying overhead.
August 19, 2026Schools
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Scene & Herd: Cinnabar Jog-A-Thon
Cinnabar Elementary School students celebrated another successful Jog-A-Thon on Wednesday, Sept. 30, where every single one of the 123 students participated and helped to raise $5,000 for the school. We also have photos by Jim Johnson of the Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, Oct. 4,
October 07, 2026
Kenilworth staffer Annie Nagel keeps her job
Kenilworth Junior High School office manager Annie Nagel is relieved she will keep her position when she returns from an extended medical leave after her job (and medical insurance) was on the line. For the last four and a half months, Nagel, 35, has been navigating the paperwork and terms
September 23, 2026Art
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Four decades of custom costumes
"The more challenging, the better," says longtime seamstress Heidi Wright, who also throws unique parties, makes short films, and practices intuitive healing
October 07, 2026
Scene & Herd: Spanish mass and repurposed trash
A party was had at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church on Sunday after the noon Spanish-language mass let out. Why? Well, it was the 45th anniversary of the first Spanish mass delivered by Father Isidore Garcia on Sept. 20, 1981, said Abraham Solar, a longtime parishioner and faith leader
September 23, 2026Environment
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Scene & Herd: Cinnabar Jog-A-Thon
Cinnabar Elementary School students celebrated another successful Jog-A-Thon on Wednesday, Sept. 30, where every single one of the 123 students participated and helped to raise $5,000 for the school. We also have photos by Jim Johnson of the Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, Oct. 4,
October 07, 2026
Scene & Herd: Council passes ICE non-cooperation resolution
0:00 /0:52 1× Each week Petaluma Voice selects an image or short video that highlights a moment in our town. To contribute, please send photos (with captions) or videos (no longer than one minute) for consideration to photos@petalumavoice.org. Do you like our work? Support us with
September 30, 2026Agriculture
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5Qs with Petaluma Pumpkin Patch farmer Jim Groverman
The fourth-generation Petaluman who grew up on Corona Road considers farming and ranching a way of life, and his homegrown pumpkin patch and handmade corn maze are proof
October 07, 2026
Historic Dunham School finds magic in unique ag program
'Not just chickens and cows,' says Principal Katie Kidder
September 16, 2026