Wedding Bookings Drop In Wine Country After Devastating Fires

One business said it's only 15 percent booked this season, compared to 80 percent pre-wildfires.

Petaluma Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours 2017

Several Petaluma grocery stores are open this Thanksgiving Day. Find out here when they open and when they close.

October 2017 Unemployment Rates For Petaluma, Sonoma County

In October 2017, Sonoma County saw a slight increase in the number of people unemployed, officials with California EDD reported.

NorCal Pumpkin Patches Struggle After Wildfire Damage

A news report says local pumpkin patches are struggling after wildfires scorched through the region earlier this month.

Petaluma Applebee's Not Among Those Slated For Closure

Despite news of more than 100 Applebee's closing across the country, ownership of Sonoma County locations says they're open for business.

Poultry Plant Denies Activists' Animal Cruelty Claims

"All chickens are locally sourced on family farms," said a spokesman for Petaluma Poultry. [Breaking]

Sonoma Co. Entrepreneurs Awarded Whole Foods Market Northern California’s 2017 Local Producer Grants

This Wednesday, 44 Whole Foods locations will donate 5 percent of all sales toward the local producer grants.

Petaluma Procureit5 Hires New President

Sarah Scudder has been hired as the new President of Procureit5 and will be responsible for overseeing sales, marketing, and operations.

It's 7/11! Free Slurpee Day Under Way At North Bay 7-Eleven Stores

Breaking: The company is encouraging customers to tag photos of themselves and their free frosty treat on social media with "#7ElevenDay."

NorCal AT&T Workers Go On Strike, Picket Locations Across The Bay Area

AT&T workers from dozens of locations across the Bay Area are on strike this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Petaluma-Based Lagunitas Sells Remaining Stake To Heineken

Breaking: The brewery sold the first half of itself to Heineken last year.

Whole Foods In Petaluma To Donate Percentage Of Sales To Sonoma County Parks

On April 5, five percent of all sales from the Whole Foods store in Petaluma will be donated to Sonoma County Regional Parks.

Summit Underway For Bay Area Businesses Interested In Hiring Former Convicts

Today's novel "Second Chance Summit" is aimed at employers and giving the formerly incarcerated an opportunity to find work. (Breaking)

Check Out Petaluma's New 'Shop Local' Video

Very cool! Have a look ... [BREAKING]

Author Anne Rice Coming to Bay Area for Book-Signing

Her latest installment in Vampire Chronicles series is "Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis." Get tickets for Aquarium of Bay event.

Bay Area State Senator To Hold Hearing On Wells Fargo's Illegal Practices

Sen. Glazer says there are "lingering questions" regarding the bank scandal that led to a $185 million fine and 5,000 fired employees.

Bay Area Reports Steady To Strong 'Black Friday' Sales

And today is "Small Business Saturday." So if shopping or dining out today, remember to support local Petaluma establishments!

Blow to Dungeness Season: Portion of Bay Area Coastline Closes to Crab Fishing

Due to high domoic acid levels in collected crabs, stretch of Point Reyes from Sonoma/Mendocino line closed by officials.

Another False Advertising Win For Sonoma Co. DA: iPants Don't Destroy Fat

Several Bay Area district attorneys filed consumer-protection complaint against ad claims the undergarments had anti-cellulite effect.

Sonoma Co. DA Helps Put To Bed Supposedly False 'Cure-All' Advertising Of 'My Pillow'

A $1 million settlement reached between manufacturer and 10 CA counties over claims pillow helps such ailments as snoring and fibromyalgia.

P.F. Chang's Offering Free Sushi -- Today Only

Offer is free California or spicy tuna roll to eat-in diners, no strings attached. Nearest locale in Corte Madera! (Breaking)

SF Continues Tightening Restrictions Around Airbnb Rentals

Beginning Nov. 1, hosts can only list one address. (Breaking)

Flight From SFO Diverted After Crew Falls Ill

BREAKING: The crewmembers were seen at a hospital in Vancouver, where the flight stopped while enroute to London.

2 Years Of Renovations Begin Today At SFO

Portion of roadways for arrivals and departures, plus connecting walkway to close around Terminal 1.

Daily Flights to Phoenix Start in February

The flights will run from the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport to Phoenix-Sky Harbor International Airport.

North Bay Businesses On List Of Biggest Tax-Dodgers in California

The California State Board of Equalization says these taxpayers are among the 500 that owe the state more than $445 million in taxes.

Spirit Halloween Store Opening Soon in Petaluma

In 2016, the popular Halloween costume purveyor is also helping make hospitals less scary for kids and their families.

Petaluma's Habit Burger Grill Joins 'No Kid Hungry' Campaign

Customers who donate $2 or more to the charity will receive a coupon for a free charburger with cheese!

Local Business Owner Receives Company Sales Award

Congrats to Brian Gawick of Fish Window Cleaning!

Fill 'Er Up! Abundant Supplies Lead To Cheaper Gas Prices In Petaluma, Statewide

Click here to see the price finder for the lowest per-gallon prices near you!

Where is the Best Ice Cream in Petaluma?

Patch readers told us on Facebook where to go and cool off with a cone of ice cream around Petaluma.

PG&E Engineer Testifies On Pipeline Testing Policy: Week 3 Of Criminal Trial

The utility faces obstruction of justice charge for San Bruno explosion aftermath.

Ride 'Ghostbusters'-Style Today and Saturday in SF, Courtesy Of Lyft

Rides are free. AND ... come with Hi-C Ecto Cooler and Ghostbusters-themed Twinkies!

Golden Gate Bridge Tolls To Increase On Friday

Most tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge will increase 25 cents on Friday, bridge district officials said.

13 Of 14 Sebastopol Businesses Sell Alcohol To 18-Year-Old During Decoy Operation

Thirteen of fourteen businesses sold alcohol to an 18 year old during a minor decoy operation in Sebastopol on Sunday, according to police.

Rohnert Park Owners Expand BeerCraft Tap Room To Novato

Proprietor from Novato finds hometown location for business he started with brother in Rohnert Park. Doors open for the first time June 3.

Clipper Card Officially Activates In Sonoma County On Wednesday

The Clipper expansion will include Sonoma County Transit, Petaluma Transit and the Santa Rosa CityBus systems.

What Petaluma Businesses Do You Miss?

Patch Readers got nostalgic and told us which local businesses they wish never closed down.

Melt The Butter! All Clear On Dungeness Crab Caught South Of Pt. Reyes, Central Coast

State health officials on Thursday lifted the advisory.

Petaluma Slaughterhouse Owner Sentenced To One Year In Prison

Charges include carving "condemned" stamps from cow carcasses and substituting healthy cow heads for cancerous ones.