Petaluma River Floathouse Rocks
A day of live music on the river, an infamous 1880s madam tells her story on a kayak tour, and a quest for a community boathouse
July 08, 2026Sports & Recreation
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Scene & Herd: Soccer at Ernie's
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
5Qs With Petaluma Pickleball President Jodi Clark
Jodi Clark is president and co-founder of Petaluma Pickleball, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the local pickleball community, as well as an official ambassador for USA Pickleball, the sport's national governing body.
June 24, 2026
Help Name City's Longest Path
City staff need your help to name Petaluma’s longest path, running three and a half miles along the city’s eastern edge. This multi-use path paralleling the urban growth boundary – with suburbia and schools on one side and fields, cows, and an airport on the other – spans from
June 10, 2026
Skate Park Breaks Ground
For local skateboarders and other two- and four-wheeled shredders, the groundbreaking of Petaluma’s new skate park last week inspired visions of a revitalized scene in town that could put Petaluma on the map. Upwards of 50 people gathered at Lucchesi Park on Wednesday, May 20, to celebrate with
May 27, 2026
Scene & Herd: Skate Park Groundbreaking
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
Get Out!: Dawn at the River
Cate Swan knows there's no better time to be on the water
May 27, 2026
Get Out!: What’s Blooming at Putnam Park
A personal bioblitz for California Native Plant Month
April 22, 2026