Council Approves $400.5 Million Budget

Economic uncertainty looms, public toilet proceeds

May 20, 2026

5Qs With Barry Lawrence

Born and raised in Petaluma, Lawrence, now 76, was once the youngest city commissioner in Petaluma. Eventually he became the city's longest-serving commissioner. And then there's the River Phoenix thing.

May 20, 2026

Schools Featured

Celebrate Class of '26 With Petaluma Voice

Calling all high school families! Do you have a loved one graduating soon? Petaluma Voice wants to give you a chance to honor them with a shout-out that will be published through the month of June. Submit your graduate's photo (horizontal, please) plus a short dedication and we

May 20, 2026

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Scene & Herd

Scene & Herd: Flashback to the Nifty Fifties

Last Saturday, more than 600 car owners and many thousands of spectators came to downtown Petaluma to commemorate "American Graffiti" and admire classic and antique vehicles. But did you catch these dollfaces who really crushed the assignment with their foxy 'fits? (Photo by Jim Johnson) Each week

May 20, 2026

Environment

'Major Change in Policy': New Ordinance Protects Trees on Private Land

For the first time in Petaluma, mature trees on private property are protected by law. With the city council’s approval in April of a new tree preservation ordinance, most trees in city limits with a trunk diameter of at least six inches (measured 4.5 feet from the ground)

May 20, 2026

Government

Street Improvements Coming to Town

New crosswalks, signal upgrades, and road repairs authorized by city council Monday night

May 20, 2026

Photo essay

Petaluma Prom Closet

In early April, Kinyatta Reynolds, an executive function coach and mom of three in Petaluma, was barely able to sit through "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" with her son when she had a light bulb moment and right then and there started crafting a colorful flyer advertising an

May 20, 2026

Government

Four Candidates Vie for District 2 Seat

The upcoming midterm election is slated for June 2. Here’s a roundup of information on the Board of Supervisors District 2 candidates, who will represent much of southern Sonoma County. Joanna Paun Title: Foster and homeless youth education coordinator, board member of Petaluma City Schools Board of Education Age:

May 15, 2026