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Tuesday May 26th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • What changes could Petaluma families see under the new superintendent?
  • Which Straus ice cream flavors from Petaluma are now under recall?

Also on today's calendar: Petaluma Trestle Promenade Now - Community Kickoff Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 77, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Petaluma City Schools picks new superintendent (pressdemocrat.com) — Petaluma City Schools has selected longtime educator Davina Goldwasser as its next superintendent, with her appointment expected to be finalized by the board this week and her start date set for July 1. She brings 25 years of public education experience, including leadership roles in Marin County and San Francisco Unified, to oversee a district serving about 7,500 students in Petaluma and nearby communities.    

• Ice cream sold in 17 states voluntarily recalled by company for possible metal fragments (gorgenewscenter.com) — A Petaluma-based Straus Family Creamery has voluntarily recalled select organic ice cream flavors over concerns about possible metal fragments in certain pints and quarts. The affected products, with specific December 2026 “best by” dates, have been sold in California and 16 other states since early May, and customers are urged to check labels against details on the company’s website.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Marshall was LOST on May 20, 2026 in Santa Rosa, CA 95401 near College and Clover Drive Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Petaluma Airport)
  • Has anyone had any experience with a Tesla catching on fire?
    My car was parked next to one that caught fire in a parking lot at 3 am. Or know an attorney who can give me advice on a possible lawsuit? (Nextdoor Upper Mountain View)
  • Gap posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Petaluma Village Pre in Petaluma. Apply here.
  • Perdue Farms, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor - 1st Shift in Petaluma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Petaluma here.

🗞 Nearby News

Penngrove

  • Twin Oaks Roadhouse launches belly-busting buffet on weekends (petalumanews.com)

Cotati

  • Summer arts preview – a queer guide to Bay Area music, dance, and theater (ebar.com)

Rohnert Park

  • 19 Bay Area summer festivals to catch, from Stern Grove to Stanford Jazz (sfchronicle.com)
  • Jessica Simpson Shines on Stage During Major Music Comeback (parade.com)
  • Letters to the Editor, Sunday May 24 (pressdemocrat.com)

Ok Petaluma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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