“Americas’ Birthday – Petaluma Style”
A video recap of the 2026 Butter & Egg Days parade
April 18, 2026
Flowers That Float
The making of the Petaluma Garden Club's Butter and Egg Days float: a photo essay
April 17, 2026
The Neon Chick Starts Its Makeover
A photo essay
April 16, 2026
A Note from the Founder
Dear readers, Today, the first issue of Petaluma Voice is published. Although co-founder Jennifer Sawhney and I have only been working on it for about six months, it seems like all the roads in my life have led me to this. I feel like “The Little Engine that Could,” a
April 15, 2026Petaluma Voice Hatches: April 15, 2026
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Petaluma Voice. Thanks for subscribing; we're so glad you're here. Staffed by local journalists, this is Petaluma's very own independent, nonprofit newsroom. There's no better way to begin this journey with us than to start with
April 15, 2026
Petaluma Voice Hatches Today
Petaluma Voice, an independent, nonprofit news source, launched its inaugural issue on April 15, marking a new era of locally operated news in Petaluma. The digital-only news site will not sell advertising or have a paywall. This is a distinct move away from the business model that has defined traditional
April 15, 2026
5Qs with Connie Williams, Petaluma Library Historian and 2026 “Good Egg”
What do you do at the History Room to preserve Petaluma history? My job is to connect people to the materials that are here. I do that by ensuring that the materials are in what we call a “housing,” correctly placed, so that they can last for another 150 years.
April 15, 2026
How to Join Local Government Without Running for City Council
Want to get more involved in Petaluma’s government decisions on public art, trees, and climate change? How about transit, the library, and new development? The most visible faces of local government are the mayor and members of the city council. But behind these positions are other crucial volunteer roles:
April 15, 2026
Water Color
Now entering its sixth decade in operation, the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum continues to explore the unique cultural history of Petaluma. Its latest exhibit is "Time & Tide: An Artful Exploration of Petaluma’s Wetlands."
April 15, 2026
Scene and Herd: Transhumance
Under cloudy skies and occasional drizzles on Saturday, April 11, 2026, revelers participate in the age-old practice of transhumance, walking from the Fairgrounds down East D Street to their destination at Steamer Landing Park. Petaluma's annual Transhumance Festival celebrates the age-old practice of seasonally moving livestock from one
April 15, 2026
Top Five Highest-Paid, Lowest-Paid at Public Agencies
Public tax dollars – from sales and property taxes and bond measures – fund street and traffic projects, law enforcement, and, predominantly, the salaries of public employees who oversee these duties. The top earners’ pay is often scrutinized, but what about the other end of the scale? To show the spread in
April 15, 2026
Let the Flag Fly
A photo essay
April 15, 2026
Petaluma Valley Hospital Nurses Hold Informational Picket
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April 15, 2026
General Plan Ready for Public Review
A draft of the city’s most comprehensive, long-term planning document, the General Plan, is available for public review and input until May 18. Within the 550 pages of the General Plan is an in-depth roadmap outlining high-level visions, actions, and policies to shape Petaluma’s next few decades. Also
April 15, 2026
Candidates for District 2 Share Views at Forum
Last week the League of Women Voters hosted an online candidate forum for the District 2 supervisor race ahead of the June 2 primary. District 2 includes the cities of Petaluma and Cotati and a portion of Rohnert Park, as well as the unincorporated communities of Penngrove, Two Rock, and
April 15, 2026
La Muerte Lenta de un Fénix
El cierre de la escuela secundaria de San Antonio está 'sobre la mesa'
February 17, 2026
The Slow Death of a Phoenix
San Antonio High School's closure is 'on the table'
February 16, 2026