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.

🌱 Patch AM: See which Petaluma homes topped $1 million last week

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🌱 Patch AM: How November’s tax measures could change bills for high‑earning Petalumans.

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🌱 Patch AM: What recent Morning Glory Drive home sales reveal about Petaluma prices

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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

🌱 Patch AM: When Petaluma’s candlelight Día de los Muertos procession will fill downtown

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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.

🌱 Patch AM: Petaluma Beer Festival Pours Drinks For Community

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Petaluma Beer Festival Pours Drinks For Community

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

🌱 Patch AM: Town Shifts Animal Control To Sonoma County Amid Unheaval

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Town Shifts Animal Control To Sonoma County Amid Unheaval

County officers take over enforcement while the Humane Society prepares to operate Petaluma’s animal shelter.

🌱 Patch AM: Petaluma Will See Vote By Mail As Is Amid Whistleblower Warning

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Bittersweet Closing Of Sonoma County Favorite Brain-Freezing Sweet Shop

Petaluma’s storybook dessert shop closed after seven years of celebrations, first jobs, and frozen treats.

Seniors Lose $315,000 In Four Scams In Sonoma County

Petaluma police warn residents after four scams targeted seniors using cryptocurrency, timeshares, and gift cards.

Petaluma Gets Another Say On Putnam Plaza

A grassroots group returns Saturday seeking ideas to make downtown Petaluma’s public plaza more inviting.

SRJC Students Turn Recycling Mistakes Into Gallery Art In Petaluma

Six students transformed unrecyclable materials into artwork exploring waste, consumption, and everyday environmental choices creatively.

Petaluma Fire Spreads Into Solar Facility

Firefighters stopped the four-acre fire after flames reached a solar facility near Highway 101 Sunday night.

Gunfire, Explosives, Hostage Fake Report Send Police To Petaluma Home

A caller claimed a woman was shot and threatened police.

SMART Board Announces Decision On Northern CA Station Expansion

SMART’s board voted on the proposed Geyserville station that could return passenger rail to the town after nearly 70 years.

Spice Queen Readies To Give North Bay Foodies More Flavor With 2nd Store

Petaluma spice maker Wind McAlister brings handcrafted organic spices to downtown Santa Rosa this month.

Sonoma County Weighs Multiple Airport Property Deals, Vineyard Regulations

Supervisors will consider property deals, county contracts, housing funds, infrastructure projects, and government center plans.

12-Year-old Petaluma Area Girl Shatters Record By Taming Ornery 1,390-Pound Steer: Report

A 12-year-old's Supreme Champion steer fetched $50,000, setting a new Sonoma County Fair record Monday.

38 Ticketed In Cell Phone Driving Crackdown: Petaluma PD

Officers cited 16 motorists for hands-free cellphone violations during a distracted-driving enforcement operation Tuesday in Petaluma.

Petaluma Council Tackles Pools, Police Gear, General Plan

The council will consider neighborhood development, police oversight, animal services, and the city's long-awaited planning blueprint.

Waymo Clears Bigger Path Toward Wine Country

California approvals expand driverless territory, but wine country will have to wait a little longer to hail autonomous robotaxis today.

Gyrocopter Crashes During Takeoff At Sonoma County Airport: Report

Emergency crews found a pilot with minor injuries after the aircraft came to rest beside the runway.

Watch: White Infiniti Driver Flees Taco Bell Lot After Crash In North Bay

Police say a driver damaged two parked vehicles, struck a fire hydrant, then disappeared before officers arrived.

Wage Theft Bill By North Bay Officials Signed By Newsom

A new law expands prosecutors' authority to pursue multi-jurisdictional wage theft and labor trafficking cases across California.

'Beach Takeover Shooting' Teen Arrested | 17 Puppies Rescued In Walmart Lot | Vulture Celebrated: Patch PM

ALSO: East Bay city opens women's sports bar, drunk boaters arrested by the dozen, felon with two guns gets pulled over for a DUI.

Smoke Alarms Save Family, Fire Claims Beloved Cat In North Bay Blaze

Smoke alarms alerted sleeping residents before firefighters contained the blaze and kept it from spreading Thursday.

Opening Petaluma's Budget Books: Workshop 'Follows The Clucking Money'

Follow the money with a blueprint of revenues and finances at Urban Chat's latest civic workshop on July 15.

Rotary Clubs Across District 5130 Expand Partnership with Simple Gesture

Growing collaboration helps address food insecurity through year-round neighborhood food collections

Carl's Jr. Fire Causes $200K Damage: Santa Rosa PD

Carl's Jr. fire causes $200,000 damage in Santa Rosa.

4 Teens, 2 Wanted For Felonies, Arrested In Target Grand Theft Chase

Four Santa Rosa teenagers suspected of grand theft, including two wanted on felony warrants, were arrested Friday in Petaluma.

Petaluma Cinema Bets Really Big Screens Beat Living Rooms: Report

Petaluma's Boulevard Cinemas expands with IMAX and ScreenX as the locally based theater chain invests in premium technology.

Where To Find First Responder Discounts Near Petaluma

From a brand partner: Explore local businesses that offer savings and special deals for law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs.

North Bay 13-Year-Old Turns Brother's Overdose Into Life-Saving Mission

After her brother died from fentanyl, a 13-year-old is teaching overdose prevention and heading to a national conference alongside DEA, FBI.

Petaluma Planners Weigh Scott Ranch Pool-Hot Tub Ban And Building A Business Hub

The Planning Commission is set to consider two high-profile proposals: lifting a swimming pool ban and a Lakeville business incubator.

Fair Cooldown Tent And 2 More Summer Moves Worth Knowing: Relax & Refresh, Petaluma

A remodeled fitness club, a fairgrounds relaxation spot, and a city pathway naming drive are there for Petaluma residents this summer.

Watch: Glowing Neon Chick Returns To Petaluma Skyline

More than 150 people gathered to celebrate the restoration of one of Petaluma's most recognizable vintage signs and community campaign.