🌱 Patch AM: 'Mercy For The Wolves': Newsom Spares Death Row, Igniting Outrage Across CA

Coming up: Santa Rosa Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs to Host Veterans Tribute Luncheon November 13 on the Petaluma Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Newsom’s Death Sentence Plan Draws Opposition From Sonoma County Sheriff

Spotted on the Petaluma calendar: Sonoma Valley Woman's Club Holiday Market

Newsom’s Death Sentence Plan Draws Opposition From Sonoma County Sheriff

Sonoma County Sheriff Eddie Engram opposed the proposed commutations for 548 prisoners, citing victims’ families and jury decisions.

🌱 Patch AM: Newsom’s CA Death Row Clemency Revives Painful Memories

Be sure to catch Sonoma Valley Woman's Club Holiday Market on the Petaluma Patch calendar

SMART Awards $190.5M Contract For Healdsburg Rail Extension

The project will add 4.75 miles of rail infrastructure north of Windsor, with passenger service targeted for late 2028.

🌱 Patch AM: Ready to discover the surprises in Petaluma’s Holiday Shopping Stroll?

Coming up on the Petaluma Patch calendar: Sonoma Valley Woman's Club Holiday Market

🌱 Patch AM: Where Alphabet Soup is moving and what it means for Petaluma schools

Coming up: Adult18+ Group Ukulele Classes on the Petaluma Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What the fast-track rebuild at Petaluma’s airport taxiway changed

Make time for Adult18+ Group Ukulele Classes on the Petaluma Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Could you miss a giant chicken in a Petaluma crosswalk?

You won’t want to miss Adult18+ Group Ukulele Classes on the Petaluma Patch calendar

Petaluma Police Clear Trailers, Motorhomes

Officers issued 12 citations and placed 23 courtesy notices during a citywide parking enforcement operation.

Architect Links Historic Buildings, Design, Zero Carbon At Petaluma Event Tonight

Carl Elefante discusses sustainable design tonight, tickets include invitations to community walks through Petaluma.

Rotary District 5130 Raises $56,600 to End Polio, Bringing Total to $169,800 with The Gates Foundation Match

Rotary District 5130 Surpasses original goal of $50,000

Sonoma County Woman Faces Charges In Trump's Voting 'Crackdown' Now On Hold

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to halt a voting investigation that led to the arrest of five Bay Area residents.

DUI Suspect Arrested Following Slow-Speed Chase In Petaluma

Police arrested a Petaluma man after a reported hit-and-run collision led to a slow-speed pursuit.

Rollover Crashes On Petaluma, Rohnert Park Roadways

Officers temporarily closed eastbound lanes after three vehicles collided near State Farm Drive, injuring several.

Petaluma Police Find DUI Suspect In Bushes

Officers found a man suspected in a hit-and-run two blocks from a collision that significantly damaged a parked car.

Petaluma Motorcycle Crash Leaves Rider Critically Injured

A 45-year-old motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash police say may have involved speed.

Americans Lost $20B To Online Crime: Check Your State’s Ranking

See which states lost the most, who’s most vulnerable, and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.

More Details In Fiery Plane Crash That Killed 2

Two people died when a small plane crashed near Rooster Run Golf Club shortly after takeoff.

2 Dead In Airplane Crash At Local Golf Club

Passengers aboard a single-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff near an airport today.

Sonoma County Declares Emergency Before Storms

Forecasters predict a 75% chance El Niño could reach historic levels as county crews prepare.

McEvoy Ranch Opens Olive Harvest To Visitors

Visitors can follow olives from orchard to mill and taste fresh oil during seasonal tours.

In Fight Against Zoombombing, Sonoma County Supervisors Want CA Lawmakers To Step In

North Bay supervisors are pressing CA lawmakers to change remote comment rules in order to manage abusive speech during Zoom meetings.

Petaluma Police Arrest Teen Suspected Of Sound-Wall Graffiti

15-year-old who fled officers on a bicycle was booked him into Juvenile Hall.

Petaluma's Antique Faire Brings Finds And Closures

More than 200 dealers will fill downtown Petaluma streets Sunday, drivers should expect closures starting at 3 a.m.

Cassie, French Bulldog, Dies Defending Owners From Bear Attack

Cassie rushed between her owner and a bear during a Trinity County attack that injured the couple.

Highway Closed As Vegetation Fire Grew In North Bay: CHP

Fire crews responded to a vegetation fire near Lakeville Highway as the blaze spread across multiple acres.

Petaluma Brush Fire Suspect Arrested

Petaluma police say a woman admitted starting the fire near an encampment.

Chileno Fire Prompts Sonoma County Health Warning

Fire on Marin-Sonoma county border is creating potentially unhealthy air and officials urge residents to reduce smoke exposure.

Petaluma Gun Safety Warning Renewed After Teen Brings Firearm To High School

Officials offer free locks after police arrested a Casa Grande student carrying an unloaded firearm.

3-Hour Standoff Ends With Tear Gas, Penngrove Man’s Arrest

Petaluma police used negotiators and tear gas before the assault suspect left his home peacefully.

Student With Gun At North Bay School In Juvenile Hall

A high student is in juvenile hall today after authorities found a firearm during a school lock-down Wednesday.

Police Find Firearm At Petaluma School During Safety Lockdown

Petaluma campuses resumed normal operations after officers removed a student suspected of and a firearm.

Wanted Petaluma Man Punches Officer During Arrest

Police used a Taser after they said a man shoved one officer and punched another during his arrest.

Watch: Parolee Leads Police On 100-MPH Highway Pursuit Across North Bay

Authorities from around the North Bay chased a vehicle through the North Bay at 100 mph.

3-Hour Standoff Ends In Tear Gas And Penngrove Man’s Arrest

A July assault investigation led officers to two homes, multiple weapons, and an hours-long standoff man surrendered at his Penngrove home.

Police Drone Finds Wanted Driver Hiding In Petaluma Creek

Police say the driver fled from a traffic stop, crashed, and abandoned two occupants in Petaluma.

More Than 1,000 Vehicles Put Through Petaluma DUI Checkpoint

Police screened 1,043 vehicles and cited 14 motorists for license violations during Friday’s six-hour operation.

Historic 1984 Olympic Torch To Lead Rotary World Polio Relay

October 2-24 journey honors torchbearer Cathy Ritter and supports the fight to end polio

Woman Accused Of Running Over Friend On Purpose | Best Mexican Restaurants | Racist Baseball Taunts: Patch PM

ALSO: Trump whips up Yosemite fight, Mexican "best" restaurants, team forfeits over racist taunts, teens ditch GPS tracker in PD chase.

Petaluma Beer Festival Pours Drinks For Community

Rotary clubs will bring regional breweries, music, and local food to Petaluma’s riverfront Saturday.