Mayor Kevin McDonnell is seeking re-election in November, according to a campaign kick-off event announced on Facebook on May 30. His current term is set to end in December. “Serving Petaluma as our Mayor has been my highest honor,” McDonnell wrote in the post. “Working in every corner
June 03, 2026
Davina Goldwasser comes to Petaluma from the San Francisco Unified School District
June 03, 2026This is the final week of the school year for many local students, but there's always more to learn – for adults, too. Speaking of which, here at Petaluma Voice we're still learning and growing every week, so let us know how we're doing. Paying
June 03, 2026Celebrating Petaluma's newest high school graduates
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
A new Petaluma group hoping to transform downtown Petaluma’s deteriorating historic railroad trestle into a "vibrant, iconic riverfront promenade” will kick off the effort with a public event on Thursday, May 28. The 104-year-old trestle, which once sustained the weight of train cars and their cargo,
May 27, 2026
For local skateboarders and other two- and four-wheeled shredders, the groundbreaking of Petaluma’s new skate park last week inspired visions of a revitalized scene in town that could put Petaluma on the map. Upwards of 50 people gathered at Lucchesi Park on Wednesday, May 20, to celebrate with
May 27, 2026
June 2 is primary election day in California, and Petaluma Voice wants to help you make informed decisions about your vote. A number of local races and issues pertinent to Petaluma are on the ballot, including Measure B and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors District 2 race. As a
May 27, 2026
The city held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, May 21, for the forthcoming 23,000-square-foot skate park at Lucchesi Park. About 50 people attended the milestone event, which has been years in the making. The park is expected to be completed by fall. 0:00 /0:09 1×
May 27, 2026