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Commentary: A plea for housing solutions in Petaluma
Former Argus-Courier editor priced out of the city he loves offers cautionary tale for city planners. → Read More
Lighted boat parade off again
Dredging raised hopes of a renewed event, but the pandemic has forced a scaled back lighted maritime display this weekend. → Read More
Election sealed Petaluma hospital’s fate
The future of Petaluma Valley Hospital is clearer after a ballot measure approving the sale passes. → Read More
Broken pipe leaks sewage into Petaluma River
Crews worked to contain the spill next to the Lynch Creek Trail bridge. → Read More
After Petaluma River dredging, cleanup begins
The dredging project cleared the Petaluma River of silt, but it created a mess of garbage at Shollenberger Park. → Read More
Petaluma wants John Oliver’s art
Mayor Teresa Barrett entered the Petaluma Museum in the HBO host’s grant competition. → Read More
Petaluma’s scaled down salute to vets
The Veteran’s Day Parade, a Petaluma tradition, adjusts to pandemic restrictions. → Read More
Petaluma teen suspected of assault with firearm
A Petaluma teen was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of pointing a gun at another teen’s head during an altercation at Lucchesi Park the previous evening. → Read More
Update: Gas line rupture fixed in west Petaluma
Petaluma Fire Department is advising residents near Walnut Park to shelter in place due to a gas line rupture. → Read More
Petaluma Valley Hospital sale approved
Measure CC would approve the sale of Petaluma’s hospital to an affiliate of Providence St. Joseph Health. → Read More
Barnacle, Pocekay, Healy lead in Petaluma City Council race
Two challengers and one incumbent Tuesday jumped out to an early lead for three seats on the Petaluma City Council in a race. → Read More
Local election hits final day
Petaluma voters are deciding a contentious City Council race and a handful of local issues as voting reached the final week. → Read More
Petaluma River dredged for first time in 17 years
The nearly six-week-long project has scooped up more than 194,000 cubic yards of silt and trash from Petaluma’s waterway, a makeover many hope will revitalize the city. → Read More
PVH nurses rally for OB unit
Petaluma nurses advocated for a commitment to keep the hospital’s family birthing center open. → Read More
Police crack down on reckless driving
Petaluma police Saturday impounded the vehicle of a driver suspected of reckless driving. → Read More
Police seek suspects in armed robbery
Petaluma police are searching for suspects they say robbed a convenience store at gunpoint early Sunday morning. → Read More
Clover Sonoma donates $100,000 to PVH
The dairy company’s $100,000 gift helps the hospital handle the COVID pandemic. → Read More
Measure DD pitched as transportation fix
The sales tax extension comes with revised spending priorities to include street repair and climate action. → Read More
Petaluma chef killed in collision
Todd Shoberg, the executive chef at Brewsters Beer Garden, was killed in a head-on vehicle collision Monday. → Read More
Voter turnout effort underway
Petaluma artists and musicians aim to inspire a large voter turnout. → Read More