Council Approves $400.5 Million Budget
Economic uncertainty looms, public toilet proceeds
May 20, 2026Government
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'Major Change in Policy': New Ordinance Protects Trees on Private Land
For the first time in Petaluma, mature trees on private property are protected by law. With the city council’s approval in April of a new tree preservation ordinance, most trees in city limits with a trunk diameter of at least six inches (measured 4.5 feet from the ground)
May 20, 2026
Street Improvements Coming to Town
New crosswalks, signal upgrades, and road repairs authorized by city council Monday night
May 20, 2026
Four Candidates Vie for District 2 Seat
The upcoming midterm election is slated for June 2. Here’s a roundup of information on the Board of Supervisors District 2 candidates, who will represent much of southern Sonoma County. Joanna Paun Title: Foster and homeless youth education coordinator, board member of Petaluma City Schools Board of Education Age:
May 15, 2026
City Council Set to Vote on Budget, General Plan
The Petaluma City Council is set to hold two significant votes tied to the city’s next budget and long-term future at its upcoming meeting on Monday night. The seven-member council will vote to approve a $400.4 million capital improvement and operating budget, followed by a vote
May 15, 2026
Los intérpretes que sirven a la comisión de la ciudad
Traductores ayudan a dos comisionados hispanohablantes de Petaluma a hacer entender sus voces.
May 15, 2026
Interpreters Serve City Commission
A team of live, human interpreters helps two Spanish-speaking Petaluma city commissioners get their voices heard even as the city has turned to an AI translation tool as a cost-cutting measure for city council meetings. Recreation, Music, and Parks commissioners Brenda Garcia and José Alegre both want to
May 13, 2026
Fewer Animals, More Transparency at Petaluma Shelter
Marin Humane making changes after taking over in April
May 13, 2026
Roundup of April City Council Decisions
In April, Petaluma’s seven-member City Council approved updates to its electrification requirements for new buildings, authorized a construction contract for a new skatepark, and approved additional RV parking in town. This isn’t a complete list of actions taken this past month, but shows some of what transpired.
April 29, 2026