5Qs With Ice Cream Maker Pilar Bernard
The first two things that the owner of Mariapilar Ice Creamery looks at in the morning are her bank balance and the weather. There's nothing better than a hot day for an ice cream maker.
July 08, 2026
ICE Out
More than 100 people showed up at Monday's Petaluma City Council meeting to demand the passing of a non-cooperation ordinance against ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Holding signs and speaking during public commentary, the anti-ICE protestors implored council members to make the ordinance an
July 08, 2026
Voices: My Experience With Medical Aid in Dying
"Voices" is our column for community contributions, where guest authors share their expertise or unique perspective on life in Petaluma. If you would like to contribute, please email news@petalumavoice.org. In 2015, I worked hard to get the End of Life Option Act passed in California. I
July 03, 2026Re-Fresh Friday: July 3, 2026
Before your holiday weekend, we've got some news to share! On Monday the city council will consider a $52 million contract for a new public safety facility at the fairgrounds, as well as a development plan for the area surrounding the Petaluma North SMART transit station. The meeting
July 03, 2026
City Council Considers $52 Million Contract for Public Safety Facility
Monday meeting will also include plan for development around the Petaluma North SMART station
July 03, 2026
City Leaders Seek to Attract and Retain Businesses, Including Hotels
Mindful of vacant storefronts, dipping sales tax revenues, and frustration among business owners about the city’s permitting process, city leaders are working on several ways to attract and retain businesses in Petaluma. Staff from the Economic Development Division within the Community Development Department presented a number of such strategies
July 01, 2026
Independence Day Events in Petaluma and Beyond
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
Casa Grande Grad Performs on Broadway
After winning at a regional high school theater awards show, Casa Grande High School graduate Samara Castro was one of more than 100 students from across the country to perform on Broadway last week. In early May, she placed as one of two finalists at the Sara Barreilles Awards in
July 01, 2026
5Qs With Fireworks Planner Tara Deffley
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