Talk of P-Town: The Big Social
A three-dot column of local news, information, and gossip
August 19, 2026Jennifer Sawhney
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Funds being raised for beloved football coach
Casa Grande High School flag football coach and custodian suffers double stroke during practice
August 12, 2026
Talk of P-Town: A pork chop, a parklet, a picket, and more
A three-dot column of local news, information, and gossip
August 12, 2026
Mayor facing two election challengers: Moreda and Hanania
Mayor Kevin McDonnell is challenged by former supervisorial candidate Shelina Moreda and small businessman John Hanania; school board races draw new candidates; some districts extend deadline after incumbents do not file
August 05, 2026
Former shelter provider has ties to Humboldt mass dog grave
In late July, Petaluma announced its former “no kill” shelter operator, North Bay Animal Services, allegedly sent dozens of animals to a Humboldt County rescue where authorities found more than 100 dead dogs in a mass grave. The revelation prompted the city to open an investigation into local ties to
August 05, 2026
The talk of P-Town
A three-dot column of local news, information, and gossip
August 05, 2026
Here’s what PCS’ newest superintendent has planned
As Davina Goldwasser gets situated as the newest superintendent of Petaluma City Schools, she leads the district at a critical point. Over the last year, it has experienced millions of dollars in budget cuts, with more likely to come. The district is also facing significant turnover among its administrative ranks
July 29, 2026
City Preps Response to Grand Jury Report on Animal Shelter
City council on Monday night sought to clarify language in its draft response to the latest Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury report that criticized the city’s past leadership of the Petaluma animal shelter, hoping to underscore ongoing corrective steps the city has been taking. North Bay Animal Services operated
July 22, 2026
Council Considers Data Centers
Two Petaluma City Council members sought to schedule a future discussion about a moratorium on AI-powering data centers during the Monday night meeting, but that won’t pan out as they intended. However, council members do plan to address zoning considerations around data centers in Petaluma in the coming
July 22, 2026