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After winning at a regional high school theater awards show, Casa Grande High School graduate Samara Castro was one of more than 100 students from across the country to perform on Broadway last week. In early May, she placed as one of two finalists at the Sara Barreilles Awards in
July 01, 2026
As music teachers, Julia Cramer and Tyler Johnson have goals for their students. The most obvious is that their students learn to play an instrument. But in their hearts is a bigger goal for Petaluma: they want to foster a youth music scene here. To that end, these professional musicians
July 01, 2026
The lifelong Petaluman and friendly proprietor of Volpi’s Ristorante & Bar also ran a dairy, was an accomplished athlete, played the accordion, and more
June 24, 2026
A lively scene unfolded between gasps, yells, and a few rounds of beer as fans of the FIFA men’s World Cup gathered at Ernie’s Tin Bar outside Petaluma to watch the Mexico-South Korea game on Thursday, June 18. Petaluma sisters Elizabeth Kim and Lisa Bell came straight
June 24, 2026
Petaluma nonprofit Amor Para Todos spreads a message of inclusion, and love, for all
June 24, 2026
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
Abolitionist and son of Underground Railroad "conductor" buried at Petaluma cemetery
June 19, 2026
Forget the golf bag, the grill accessories, and the whiskey-of-the-month club. Sometimes all dads need is someone to talk to, says Dom Garrett, dads’ night out coordinator for the Petaluma Mothers Club. Every month, Garrett, who has an almost-three-year-old daughter, picks a local bar
June 17, 2026
At this year’s Petaluma Fair, running June 18 to June 21, visitors can expect fried foods, live music, and, of course, livestock showings, with an emphasis on agricultural education. “My goal is to take pieces of agriculture and push them into the fair” – instead of simply hoping attendees will
June 17, 2026