Rising costs, cuts to food benefits: how are locals responding?
About 400 new families a month are signing up for local food bank
August 19, 2026Health
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Sea Lion Poisoning More Prevalent
Recent years have brought more cases of sea lions who are sick from marine sea toxins, including two in Petaluma in a year, a possible indicator of sea health decline
July 15, 2026
Doctors From Mexico Fill Dire Medical Need
Petaluma Health Center hiring 14 doctors through partnership program
July 08, 2026
Voices: My Experience With Medical Aid in Dying
"Voices" is our column for community contributions, where guest authors share their expertise or unique perspective on life in Petaluma. If you would like to contribute, please email news@petalumavoice.org. In 2015, I worked hard to get the End of Life Option Act passed in California. I
July 03, 2026
These Three Petaluma Dads Have Your Back
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
For New Parents, Mothers Care Offers Extra Support
Curated depictions of motherhood, like moms with perfectly done hair, flawless makeup, and a well stocked diaper bag, obscure much of the complexity and vulnerability that comes with parenthood. New parents “want to love the experience but sometimes that experience is so hard,” said Allison Murphy, CEO and clinical director
May 06, 2026
Petaluma Valley Hospital Nurses Hold Informational Picket
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April 15, 2026