16 posts
A fawn rests under a parked truck, waiting for its mother to return. Baby wildlife for whom Petaluma is home can be found all over town in spring. If you notice a lone fawn, fear not, said Doris Duncan, executive director of Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue – they aren't
June 03, 2026
Started in 1938, the holiday commemorates Salvation Army volunteers who served donuts to soldiers during World War I
June 03, 2026
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
A photo essay
May 13, 2026
Longtime friends (left to right) Pamela Augustine, Andrea Taylor, and Sue Yavorsky are easy to spot as they stroll down Keokuk Street wearing rainbow hats, heading towards downtown Petaluma to celebrate Taylor's retirement. She worked as a barista at the Starbucks at 440 E. Washington St. for 30
May 13, 2026
What’s your best piece of practical advice for a new mom? My best piece of advice and what all the psychology research shows, is that you just have to be a good enough mom. You don't have to be a perfect mom. You don't have
May 06, 2026
Update 5/4/26 at 2:00 p.m. Headline changed to reflect that Chace is home safe. Please read our update here. A Petaluma family pleads for the public's help to find their 16-year-old son, Chace Finn, who has been missing since Tuesday, April 28.
May 03, 2026
How did you end up owning Cottage Gardens? My youngest child had just turned five and I knew I wanted to work somewhere. I was either always at Cottage Gardens or always at Copperfield’s, so I literally applied to both of them. I’m so glad this is where
April 29, 2026
What is your job at the Refill Mercantile? I sling soap! I don’t make any of these products. About 75% of our products are sourced from women-owned companies. I am a co-owner with my husband, Rob. We started this together in 2021 and it’s been really
April 22, 2026