Sacks Closed for Good
The popular downtown thrift store will not reopen
June 03, 2026Jennifer Sawhney
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Mayor Kevin McDonnell Seeking Re-Election
Mayor Kevin McDonnell is seeking re-election in November, according to a campaign kick-off event announced on Facebook on May 30. His current term is set to end in December. “Serving Petaluma as our Mayor has been my highest honor,” McDonnell wrote in the post. “Working in every corner of our
June 03, 2026
Petaluma City Schools Names New Superintendent
Davina Goldwasser comes to Petaluma from the San Francisco Unified School District
June 03, 2026
New Effort to Fix Trestle Launches This Week
A new Petaluma group hoping to transform downtown Petaluma’s deteriorating historic railroad trestle into a "vibrant, iconic riverfront promenade” will kick off the effort with a public event on Thursday, May 28. The 104-year-old trestle, which once sustained the weight of train cars and their cargo, is now
May 27, 2026
Skate Park Breaks Ground
For local skateboarders and other two- and four-wheeled shredders, the groundbreaking of Petaluma’s new skate park last week inspired visions of a revitalized scene in town that could put Petaluma on the map. Upwards of 50 people gathered at Lucchesi Park on Wednesday, May 20, to celebrate with city
May 27, 2026
Transit Service Scaled Back
Major changes to bus, paratransit, LumaGo services planned for August
May 27, 2026
Council Approves $400.5 Million Budget
Economic uncertainty looms, public toilet proceeds
May 20, 2026
Street Improvements Coming to Town
New crosswalks, signal upgrades, and road repairs authorized by city council Monday night
May 20, 2026
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