Petaluma 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 a personal note from co-founder Crissy Pascual and a news story about our launch.

One of the city's most popular annual events is just around the corner. Celebrate Butter and Egg Days through a conversation with Connie Williams, Petaluma Library historian and 2026 “Good Egg.”

Learn how to get more involved in Petaluma’s decisions on public art, new development, climate change, and more.

Read about "Time and Tide: An Artful Exploration of Petaluma’s Wetlands," an exhibit running through June 7 at the Petaluma Museum.

See sheep on D Street in a reader-submitted photo from the Transhumance Festival last weekend.

Find out the highest- and lowest-paid positions with the City of Petaluma, Healthy Petaluma, and the city’s three largest school districts.

In the news: late last night, the Petaluma City Schools Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution to let Pride flags fly on PCS campuses all year long.

Also on April 14, nurses at Petaluma Valley Hospital held an informational picket.

A draft of the city’s most comprehensive, long-term planning document is available for public comment through May 18.

Finally, four candidates for District 2 supervisor participated in an online forum hosted by the League of Women Voters on April 8.

Thank you for reading! Our next newsletter arrives on Wednesday, April 22.