5Qs with Upper Room Petaluma tattoo artist Jimmy Bruce
Bruce, 37, is a Petaluma native who has been tattooing in town for 16 years, opening Aces Over Eights with two colleagues in 2011 and moving to his own private studio in 2024
September 16, 2026
Historic Dunham School finds magic in unique ag program
'Not just chickens and cows,' says Principal Katie Kidder
September 16, 2026
Three decades of Petaluma poetry
The Petaluma Poetry Walk turns 29 this weekend. The annual tradition brings 24 poets to eight venues on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Audiences are encouraged to walk from one reading to the next, discovering poets from throughout the Bay Area, including local favorites
September 16, 2026
Council approves General Plan
After five years of planning, thousands of comments, and more than 100 opportunities to share feedback on the city’s long-term planning document, the Petaluma City Council approved General Plan 2050 and its accompanying environmental impact report Monday night. Hours after the public hearing on the General Plan began,
September 16, 2026
Scene & Herd: Disaster prep and hot rods
At the city council meeting on Monday, a proclamation declaring the month of September as National Preparedness Month in Petaluma was presented to members of One Petaluma, the Neighborhood Resilience Group, Rebuilding Together Petaluma, and KPCA 103.3 FM. With the goal to be prepared for emergencies including wildfire, flooding,
September 16, 2026
Talk of P-Town: Lakeville Landing reborn
A three-dot column of local news, information, and gossip
September 16, 2026Launch Party: September 16, 2026
Issue #23
September 16, 2026
New exhibit asks big questions through small things
“Longing is not just about looking backward,” says Lina Hoshino, curator of a new show on display this month at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, teasing out the root word longing from belonging. “It is what helps us imagine what comes next and how to move forward.” The concept
September 09, 2026
Voices: From loss to love, for Georgia
"Voices" is our column for community contributions, where guest authors share their insights, expertise, or unique perspective on life in Petaluma. If you would like to contribute, please email news@petalumavoice.org. “I can’t even imagine.” Those are the words I most often hear from someone who
September 09, 2026
Bob Tuttle, 80, pedals to San Diego on electric trike
The Petaluma resident completed the two-week trek last month with his dog, Chula, along for the ride
September 09, 2026
5Qs with post office clerk Casey Gemo
The familiar smile behind the counter at the downtown Petaluma post office
September 09, 2026
Scene & Herd: The 'blimp'
It was just another ordinary day at work for Paula McCallister when her boss Vince Giovacchini shouted for her and her co-worker to come outside. Floating high up in the sky above them was what appeared to be a massive blimp. McCallister captured this beautiful photo as it passed
September 09, 2026
Talk of P-Town: Beer, bikes, and Burners
A three-dot column of local news, information, and gossip
September 09, 2026People of Petaluma: September 9, 2026
Issue #22
September 09, 2026
Petaluma's third cannabis dispensary set to open
The shelves have yet to be stocked. The tables are bare. The counter is quiet. But all that is about to change in a few short days as Down Under Industries, a homegrown Petaluma cannabis retailer, prepares to open its second local storefront and first inside city limits. It will
September 02, 2026
Mayoral candidate Moreda faced temporary restraining order in 2025
Court documents show that Petaluma mayoral candidate Shelina Moreda joked about drinking and driving and apparently smashed a residential window with a piece of wood before a Sonoma County judge granted a domestic violence restraining order in late 2025. The court initially granted a temporary restraining order against Moreda on
September 02, 2026
5Qs with B'nai Israel Rabbi Shalom Bochner
For the past three years, Rabbi Shalom Bochner, 58, has led the B'nai Israel Center for Jewish Life in Petaluma — one of Northern California's oldest Jewish institutions, now celebrating 101 years at its current location
September 02, 2026
Scene & Herd: Food Not Fentanyl
The annual Food Not Fentanyl event drew crowds to Pronzini Farms outside Petaluma on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, for a special event and concert hosted by Petaluma restaurant Sax's Joint. Hoping to raise awareness about fentanyl overdose and teach life-saving readiness, organizers provided Narcan training while speakers
September 02, 2026