19 posts
When Sacks Hospice Thrift Shoppe suddenly closed in May, many staff members, volunteers, and customers of the long-running shop were left wondering what would come next for the building it had occupied since 2008. Petaluma Voice has now learned that another thrift store will take its place at 128
October 16, 2026
"The more challenging, the better," says longtime seamstress Heidi Wright, who also throws unique parties, makes short films, and practices intuitive healing
October 07, 2026
EKN tells city it is walking away, despite February approval of scaled-down proposal, sources say
September 24, 2026
Flock cameras offer proven benefits in solving crime, yet questions linger on abuse risk and warrantless mass surveillance
September 23, 2026
The shelves have yet to be stocked. The tables are bare. The counter is quiet. But all that is about to change in a few short days as Down Under Industries, a homegrown Petaluma cannabis retailer, prepares to open its second local storefront and first inside city limits. It will
September 02, 2026
Gutierrez opened Caffeine Inc., located at the Petaluma Marina, in June 2024. The coffee shop sells breakfast, lunch, and a bevy of drinks, with outdoor seating offering views of docked boats, Highway 101, the SMART train line, and, occasionally, a Cessna flying overhead.
August 19, 2026
The ghosts of yesteryear and the Phoenix of today
August 05, 2026
Kevin Akers, 64, a fifth-generation Petaluman, may be retired from a successful career as a graphic artist, but he still wants to produce art that “makes a difference.” His latest project involves handmade Christmas ornaments of iconic Petaluma signs.
July 29, 2026
From scandalous vaudeville to punk rock
July 29, 2026