21 posts
On July 4, 1776, delegates from 13 British settlements along the Atlantic Coast of North America formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. This document severed political ties between the colonies and Great Britain, and marked the birth of the United States as an independent nation. A lot has happened over
July 01, 2026
After joining Petaluma Parks and Recreation last April, Cloverdale resident Tara Deffley took the lead in organizing this year’s July 4 fireworks show
July 01, 2026
Petaluma Wetlands Alliance volunteers, including an 88-year-old former Petaluma ER doc, help manage invasive plants at Shollenberger Park
June 24, 2026
Jodi Clark is president and co-founder of Petaluma Pickleball, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the local pickleball community, as well as an official ambassador for USA Pickleball, the sport's national governing body.
June 24, 2026
Forget the golf bag, the grill accessories, and the whiskey-of-the-month club. Sometimes all dads need is someone to talk to, says Dom Garrett, dads’ night out coordinator for the Petaluma Mothers Club. Every month, Garrett, who has an almost-three-year-old daughter, picks a local bar
June 17, 2026
After growing up in Petaluma, Natalie Vinueza (née Mitchell) left town to pursue a career in acting. But circumstances brought her back in 2020, then steered her toward a new, unexpected, "completely fulfilling" career running a café with her husband, Juan Carlos.
June 10, 2026
Patty Norman knows children's books better than anyone in town. She has run the children's section at Copperfield's since 2003, and even before that, brought her own children to the store. Here Norman reflects on inclusivity, epic book-release parties, and the rock band Night Ranger.
June 03, 2026
Workshops make Petaluma a regional zero-waste hub
June 03, 2026
As executive director of Agricultural Community Events Farmers' Markets, Smith helps run 10 markets across the North Bay, including Petaluma's year-round Tuesday market at the Petaluma Community Center and seasonal Saturday market at Walnut Park.
May 27, 2026