Hello to all Petaluma Voice members, subscribers, and readers! It's our third week of publishing, and we're starting to hit our stride. Thank you for joining us on this journey of providing an independent, nonprofit, and paywall-free news source for the people of Petaluma, run by experienced local journalists.

This Week's Issue

Spring planting season is upon us, and our weekly 5Qs interview features Fionuala Campion, owner of longtime west Petaluma nursery Cottage Gardens.

The annual springtime "community climate-action festival" Future Fest returns to Lucchesi Park on Sunday, May 3.

Also on Sunday, Casa Grande High School students will perform selections from their production of "Carrie: The Musical" at a regional showcase at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco.

It may be the off-season at Pronzini Farms in east Petaluma, but not all is quiet. Five unique, life-size steel sculptures were stolen late last month from the parking lot.

This week's Scene & Herd photo offers a unique perspective on the Petaluma Spring Antique Faire, held last Sunday, April 26.

On the city government front, we've got plenty to keep you informed and up-to-date. First is a detailed roundup of important April city council decisions covering electrification of new buildings, the new skate park, an updated tree ordinance, and more.

If you want to learn – or just be reminded – how to attend, view, and participate in city council meetings and other public meetings in Petaluma, here's all the information you need.

Top Stories from Our First Two Weeks

On April 14, nurses at Petaluma Valley Hospital held an informational picket. The five highest-paid and five lowest-paid positions at Petaluma public agencies may surprise you. Wally's Snack Shack was unveiled at Penngrove Elementary on April 26 in honor of Wallace Henry. And a long-term vision for restoring Shollenberger Park and nearby wetlands could reduce public access.

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