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Local photographer Michael Funk took this photo while on one of his regular morning walks in downtown Petaluma. He was drawn to the colors of the flowers and the bicycle outside the Petaluma Mail Depot on 4th Street, and captured it in the sweet golden hour of morning light. Each
July 22, 2026
You know it's summer in Petaluma when the weekend is packed with activity! Petaluma Voice Editor Tobias Young captured video of Bands on the Basin while staff photographer Crissy Pascual popped in on the scene at the Petaluma Library's 50th anniversary. Then, on Sunday, regular contributor
July 15, 2026
Our nation recently celebrated its 250th birthday with a bang. In Petaluma, the evening fireworks show delighted crowds all over town. Local photographer and Petaluma native Frank Blue took dazzling photos of the grand finale with the old Shamrock Concrete Factory in the foreground, on Saturday, July 4, 2026. On
July 08, 2026
In this video, a Marine Mammal Center crew rescues a sea lion on Monday, June 29, that had been spotted on the Petaluma River this week. According to Saill White, who took the video at 2:30 p.m., a total of 10 rescuers helped get the sea lion into
July 01, 2026
A lively scene unfolded between gasps, yells, and a few rounds of beer as fans of the FIFA men’s World Cup gathered at Ernie’s Tin Bar outside Petaluma to watch the Mexico-South Korea game on Thursday, June 18. Petaluma sisters Elizabeth Kim and Lisa Bell came straight
June 24, 2026
While exploring historic Scott Ranch in west Petaluma on Sunday, June 14, photographer and Petaluma native Rob DeVenuto captured these photos, in beautiful light, of the property that will soon be added to Helen Putnam Regional Park. Each week Petaluma Voice selects an image or short video that highlights a
June 17, 2026
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