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When Lamar Shahbazian received a large amount of flowers from her neighbor who is a floral designer, she decided to head down to the United Methodist Church on D Street and begin making small bouquets to give out freely. Passersby got to pick bouquets or make them themselves. What better
June 10, 2026
A fawn rests under a parked truck, waiting for its mother to return. Baby wildlife for whom Petaluma is home can be found all over town in spring. If you notice a lone fawn, fear not, said Doris Duncan, executive director of Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue – they aren't
June 03, 2026
The city held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, May 21, for the forthcoming 23,000-square-foot skate park at Lucchesi Park. About 50 people attended the milestone event, which has been years in the making. The park is expected to be completed by fall. 0:00 /0:09 1×
May 27, 2026
Last Saturday, more than 600 car owners and many thousands of spectators came to downtown Petaluma to commemorate "American Graffiti" and admire classic and antique vehicles. But did you catch these dollfaces who really crushed the assignment with their foxy 'fits? (Photo by Jim Johnson) Each week
May 20, 2026
Longtime friends (left to right) Pamela Augustine, Andrea Taylor, and Sue Yavorsky are easy to spot as they stroll down Keokuk Street wearing rainbow hats, heading towards downtown Petaluma to celebrate Taylor's retirement. She worked as a barista at the Starbucks at 440 E. Washington St. for 30
May 13, 2026
Casa Grande High School students in the production of "Carrie: The Musical" performed for the regional Sara Bareilles Awards at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, May 3, 2026. They had been nominated for Outstanding Overall Cast Performance. Lead actor Samara Castro, playing the role of
May 06, 2026
The Spring Antique Fair last Sunday, April 26, 2026, drew thousands of people to downtown Petaluma, where antique dealers and vendors sold collectibles and unique items. (Photo by Jim Johnson ©2026) Each week Petaluma Voice selects an image or short video that highlights a moment in our town. To contribute,
April 29, 2026
Members of Paquiyollotzin Ballet Folklórico of Petaluma dance in the Butter & Egg Days parade on April 18, 2026. The Ballet teaches traditional Mexican dances to its many students, who range in age from five years old to adulthood. Judges awarded the dance group a first-place trophy in the
April 22, 2026
Under cloudy skies and occasional drizzles on Saturday, April 11, 2026, revelers participate in the age-old practice of transhumance, walking from the Fairgrounds down East D Street to their destination at Steamer Landing Park. Petaluma's annual Transhumance Festival celebrates the age-old practice of seasonally moving livestock
April 15, 2026