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
Back to school at Cinnabar
Cinnabar Elementary School welcomed students back on the first day of the new school year. Also new at Cinnabar is Principal Amelia Circo. The native Petaluman who played softball at Casa Grande High School brings 30 years of experience in education with her. "I'm so excited. This
August 12, 2026
Nonprofits provide school supplies for students in need
A new school year begins for most Petaluma students today. The first day of school means new grades, new teachers, and new supplies. For some families, school supplies can put a big dent in their budget. But several local organizations are here to help ease that burden. Petaluma People Services
August 12, 2026
Scene & Herd: New taproom and museum exhibit
We've got two Petaluma moments for you this week
August 12, 2026
5Qs with Petaluma Educational Foundation executive director Maureen Highland
Highland, 58, has led the nonprofit organization for more than 12 years. Its grants and scholarships help support some 12,000 students in all of the public, private, and charter schools in Petaluma.
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Issue #18
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