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, 20265Qs
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5Qs With Petaluma Pickleball President Jodi Clark
Jodi Clark is president and co-founder of Petaluma Pickleball, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the local pickleball community, as well as an official ambassador for USA Pickleball, the sport's national governing body.
June 24, 2026
5Qs With Dom Gizzi and Joelle Whalen
Two siblings remember their father, Domenic Anthony Gizzi, a Petaluma resident who passed away last May
June 17, 2026
5Qs With Grand Central Café Co-Owner Natalie Vinueza
After growing up in Petaluma, Natalie Vinueza (née Mitchell) left town to pursue a career in acting. But circumstances brought her back in 2020, then steered her toward a new, unexpected, "completely fulfilling" career running a café with her husband, Juan Carlos.
June 10, 2026
5Qs With Children's Book Specialist Patty Norman
Patty Norman knows children's books better than anyone in town. She has run the children's section at Copperfield's since 2003, and even before that, brought her own children to the store. Here Norman reflects on inclusivity, epic book-release parties, and the rock band Night Ranger.
June 03, 2026
5Qs With Market Maven Kelly Smith
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
5Qs With Airport Commissioner Barry Lawrence
Born and raised in Petaluma, Lawrence, now 76, was once the youngest city commissioner in Petaluma. Eventually he became the city's longest-serving commissioner. And then there's the River Phoenix thing.
May 20, 2026
5Qs With Boulevard Cruiser Jim Bergstrom
Your fire-engine-red 1941 Ford pickup appeared in "American Graffiti," but you’ll also be showing a second classic car at Cruisin’ the Boulevard, correct? Yes, a ‘57 Chevy Nomad. It’s freshly built. It sat for a long time, and it took three years to put
May 13, 2026
5Qs With Wise Girl Founder Sierra Dator
What’s your best piece of practical advice for a new mom? My best piece of advice and what all the psychology research shows, is that you just have to be a good enough mom. You don't have to be a perfect mom. You don't have
May 06, 2026