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One celebrated Petaluma festival marks its 19th year, and another takes a summer off. We've got those stories and more this week; see below for all the links. If you've been enjoying Petaluma Voice, please consider becoming a paid member. This will allow you to comment
July 22, 2026Petaluma is nothing if not overflowing with the beauty of creative spirit. We are a community of creators including writers, painters, sculptors, musicians, and live performers who are all giving back to the town that we love in our own way. This Week's Stories Celebrating that creative spirit
July 15, 2026Petaluma Voice is going on vacation! Well, sort of. It's that time of year, and we are taking the opportunity to step back, recharge our batteries, and prepare for all that lies ahead. We may not be fully staffed, but don't worry. Despite the Fourth of
July 08, 2026Before your holiday weekend, we've got some news to share! On Monday the city council will consider a $52 million contract for a new public safety facility at the fairgrounds, as well as a development plan for the area surrounding the Petaluma North SMART transit station. The meeting
July 03, 2026Birthdays and anniversaries are like echoes in the air or ripples on the water. They link the past to the present, and even the future, perpetuating out into the distance for as long as we continue to acknowledge them. Some of those ripples are bigger than others, like 18th birthdays
July 01, 2026It's the last week of June, and summer is officially here. That means more activities than we can keep up with, plenty of memories waiting to be made, and – of course – more high-quality, hyperlocal reporting from your Petaluma Voice team. As always, we appreciate you reading and
June 24, 2026Happy summer, everyone. And happy Father's Day, which this year falls on Sunday, June 21: the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice, the first day of summer – and a good opportunity to reflect. It's now been two months since we launched. Thanks to all
June 17, 2026"There is no democracy without journalism," fired “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley told The New York Times last week. "It can't be done." Last week we voted in the California primaries, and this week the work of democracy continues. As an independent, nonprofit, locally
June 10, 2026New subscribers and loyal readers, thank you. And welcome, all, to our second Re-Fresh Friday newsletter. We publish weekly on Wednesdays, but sometimes you'll see us in your inbox on other days with brand-new content and reminders about past stories. Today we've got three
June 05, 2026