Future Fest Makes Environmental Action Fun
Annual event returns to Petaluma Community Center on May 3
April 29, 2026News
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Steel Sculptures Stolen
For 63 years, Petalumans have left Pronzini Farms with Christmas trees secured to their cars. For 11, they’ve carried away armloads of pumpkins. But sometime in late March, months removed from the tractor rides and mega slides of the holiday season, someone made off with something they shouldn’t.
April 29, 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
More Marsh, Less Trail?
A bold vision for the future of Petaluma’s most popular river park
April 22, 2026
Growth from Grief: Unveiling Wally's Snack Shack
The fun-loving and always-in-the-moment Wallace “Wally” Henry didn’t mind getting dirty at his family’s farm in Penngrove and was especially good at picking carrots, said his mother, Tomi Henry. At 6 years old, he was a gifted artist, too. But as summer break was
April 22, 2026
A Community Thread Unravels
Downtown thrift store Sacks set to close after nearly four decades
April 22, 2026
Petaluma Voice Hatches Today
Petaluma Voice, an independent, nonprofit news source, launched its inaugural issue on April 15, marking a new era of locally operated news in Petaluma. The digital-only news site will not sell advertising or have a paywall. This is a distinct move away from the business model that has defined
April 15, 2026
General Plan Ready for Public Review
A draft of the city’s most comprehensive, long-term planning document, the General Plan, is available for public review and input until May 18. Within the 550 pages of the General Plan is an in-depth roadmap outlining high-level visions, actions, and policies to shape Petaluma’s next
April 15, 2026
Candidates for District 2 Share Views at Forum
Last week the League of Women Voters hosted an online candidate forum for the District 2 supervisor race ahead of the June 2 primary. District 2 includes the cities of Petaluma and Cotati and a portion of Rohnert Park, as well as the unincorporated communities of Penngrove, Two Rock, and
April 15, 2026