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Hamilton's Smog

We test all vehicle, all ages 1976-2025. Experience quick and convenient service at Hamilton's STAR Smog Check, your local Novato inspection station. Since 2021, we've been serving the community with efficient smog checks for all types of vehicles, including gasoline, diesel, and hybrid cars, as well as large trucks and RVs. Our certified technicians perform both STAR and non-STAR inspections, ensuring your vehicle meets all state requirements. Simply drive in for a hassle-free inspection, with most vehicles completed in under 30 minutes.

Marin County

Albert Gregory

Bay Area

Novato

California

We test all vehicle, all ages 1976-2025. Experience quick and convenient service at Hamilton's STAR Smog Check, your local Novato inspection...

Gathering Thyme

Gathering Thyme is a women-owned and operated herb store run by clinical western herbalists who are always available to help you with your healthcare needs. We provide our customers and clients with the highest quality herbal and nutritional supplements as well as a wide range of body care and aromatherapy products, herb books, candles, incense and so much more. In addition to our retail store, we run an herb clinic and teach many herb programs, both short-term and long-term through our non-profit school - Gathering Thyme School of Western Herbalism. Founded in 2010 by Cheryl Fromholzer in Marin County, we are thrilled to be a part of, and support for, the Petaluma community.

Sonoma County

Angela Woodall

Petaluma

Gathering Thyme is a women-owned and operated herb store run by clinical western herbalists who are always available to help you with your...

Award Winning Music Teacher and Music School

Cheryl Teach Music

Music Education and Instruction Instrumental and Vocal Any Age and All Abilities Life Long Music Educator Patient, Kind, Professional, Excellent Reputation

Sonoma Valley

Music Education and Instruction Instrumental and Vocal Any Age and All Abilities Life Long Music Educator Patient, Kind, Professional, Excellent...

Clear Heart Gallery, which opened in 2010, is holding an opening to feature the works of local artist Rachel Trujillo.

Rachel Trujillo Opening at Clearheart Gallery

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Occidental Center For The Arts

The Occidental Community Choir invites audiences to its Spring concert series, Postcards, a musical journey through memory, connection, and the moments that shape our lives.General admission tickets for $25. Experience this choral series across multiple venues, including a special benefit night and an inclusive performance for the whole community.Occidental Community Choir Presents: Postcards

In times that can feel uncertain or isolating, even small gestures of connection—a postcard, a call, a simple message saying “I’m thinking of you”—can remind us that we are not alone. Postcards is built around that spirit of reaching out. Each piece in the program serves as a musical postcard: a snapshot from a particular time and place, carrying stories of joy, longing, hope, and reflection.
Some of these musical postcards arrive bright and sun-drenched; others carry the weathered edges of memory. Together they form a collection of moments that remind us our lives are measured not only in years, but in the experiences that stay with us and the ones we share with others.
Through song, the choir becomes both sender and recipient—offering voices as messages of care, presence, and connection. Postcards is a reminder that even in difficult times, music can help us reach across distance and say something simple and powerful: you matter, you are connected, and you are not alone.
Join the Occidental Community Choir this spring for an evening of music that carries stories, memories, and hope into a weary and waiting world.
Concert Dates &amp; Locations
<ul><li>Friday, May 1 at 7:00 PM – Community First Night Occidental Center for the Arts, Occidental </li><li>Saturday, May 2 at 3:00 PM Occidental Center for the Arts, Occidental </li><li>Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 PM Occidental Center for the Arts, Occidental </li><li>Friday, May 8 at 7:00 PM Tomales Town Hall, Tomales </li><li>Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 PM SebArts, Sebastopol </li><li>Sunday, May 10 at 3:00 PM – Mother’s Day Concert The Glaser Center, Santa Rosa</li></ul>
Tickets available at <a href="https://occidentalchoir.org/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">occidentalchoir.org/tickets</a>

Local Event: Postcards

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Postcards

The Occidental Community Choir invites audiences to its Spring concert series, Postcards, a musical journey through memory,...

Celebrate the season at Bacchus Landing’s&nbsp;Spring Bazaar, happening&nbsp;Saturday, May 2,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sunday, May 3,&nbsp;in the heart of Healdsburg wine country. Stroll the piazza and browse a thoughtfully curated collection of local artisans, makers, and small businesses featuring handcrafted goods, seasonal finds, art, home décor, jewelry, gifts, and more. Make a day (or a weekend) of it — sip and taste with Bacchus Landing’s acclaimed wineries, enjoy the fresh spring air, and discover unique treasures while supporting the local community. Whether you’re shopping for Mother’s Day, treating yourself, or just soaking up the atmosphere, the Spring Bazaar is the perfect way to welcome the season.

Local Event: Spring Bazaar at Bacchus Landing 

Healdsburg

Spring Bazaar at Bacchus Landing 

Celebrate the season at Bacchus Landing’s Spring Bazaar, happening Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, in the heart of...

Nativity Of Christ Greek Orthodox Church

Pop-up GYRO FEST-TO-GO this weekend - May 2 &amp; 3, 11am to 7pm @ Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Novato

- Traditional and authentic Greek Gyros, Fries, Baklava, Frappé iced coffee and sour cherry soda

- Orders "TO-GO" plus outdoor seating available
- Preorder online or stop by our church kitchen to pick up!

Local Event: Pop up GYRO FEST-TO-GO this weekend May 2 & 3!

Pop up GYRO FEST-TO-GO this weekend May 2 & 3!

Pop-up GYRO FEST-TO-GO this weekend - May 2 & 3, 11am to 7pm @ Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Novato

-...

Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall

The 8th Annual Garagiste Festival: Northern Exposure is coming back on May 2, 2026 to give you rare access to the region's best small, hard-to-find winemakers. At this intimate event, you will discover and taste amazing, cutting edge wines from over 40 high-quality, micro-production, commercial wineries from Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Sierra Foothills, and more.
Find out for yourself why we’ve been selling out our events for ten years and why we were named the #1 Wine Festival in the Country by USA Today! Meet the winemakers and hear directly from them about the ins and outs of their winemaking styles.
Over 90% of Garagiste wineries do not have a tasting room, so this is truly a singular chance to discover and meet the next great winemakers and get the opportunity to taste their amazing micro-production wines.&nbsp;Your appointment to try these wines is all in one room, right here! You won't be able to duplicate this tasting experience at any other wine event.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Meet the winemakers, taste their passion!
2026 Winemaker Participants include:&nbsp;Absolution Cellars, Amalgam Wines, Burning Bench Cellars, Carpenter Wine, Cazadero Winery, Chaney Family Winery, Cormorant Cellars, Crosby Roamann, Diablo Paso, Flora Ranch Co., Forgotten Union Wines, G &amp; C Lurton Estate, Gothic Noir Wine, Greyscale Wines, Jambe de Bois Wines, Kaleidos Wines, Kendric Vineyards, Krueger Vaught, Lussier Wine Co., Maybach Family Cellars, McCarter Cellars, Mersenne Wines, Mon Premier Wines, Nicolina Wines, Oxlee Graham Wines, Panther Ridge Vineyards, Pine Mountain Vineyards, Rock &amp; Clay Wines, Schermeister Winery, Shick Family Wines, Spur Road Wines, Staysail Cellars, Tercero Wines and Y.B. Wine Co.
&nbsp;GRAND TASTING: 2:00-5:00pm - Includes unlimited tasting with over 30 small lot winemakers, complimentary cheese, bread and charcuterie, as well as samples from local artisan vendors.
RARE &amp; RESERVE EARLY ACCESS: 1:00-5:00pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Entry an hour early at 1:00pm and enjoy access to Rare &amp; Reserve wines only being poured during this hour. Limited tickets available to create a less crowded experience.&nbsp;Only 150 Tickets are available to this session.&nbsp;

Local Event: Garagiste Wine Festival: 8th Annual Northern Exposure

Garagiste Wine Festival: 8th Annual Northern...

The 8th Annual Garagiste Festival: Northern Exposure is coming back on May 2, 2026 to give you rare access to the region's best...

Garagiste Wine Festival: 8th Annual Northern Exposure

Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church

Pop-up GYRO FEST-TO-GO this weekend - May 2 &amp; 3, 11am to 7pm @ Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Novato

- Traditional and authentic Greek Gyros, Fries, Baklava, Frappé iced coffee and sour cherry soda

- Orders "TO-GO" plus outdoor seating available
- Preorder online or stop by our church kitchen to pick up!

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Sonoma County Honors Unclaimed Lives With Dignity

The gathering shines light on the quiet public system that cares for unclaimed dead and the people determined they will be honored. 

Trial In Teens' Double-Slaying Will Go Forward:...

Two suspects accused in the fatal shooting of two North Bay teens will stand trial after a Napa County judge moved the case forward. 

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John Mulaney Brings Dry Laughs To Napa Vineyards

A comedy star with a history of turning personal chaos into punchlines heads to Napa this October. 

Army Veteran With Petaluma Roots Faces Trial...

A jury will weigh whether a Facebook call to protest can support a federal conspiracy conviction, in a case drawing scrutiny over dissent. 

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This year marked the 50th anniversary since the movie partially filmed in Petaluma was released on the big screen.

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It was 1984 when Steve Mahrt of Petaluma Farms held the first Cutest Little Chick In Town Contest, his son Jonathan Mahrt, 33, tells us.

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Photos: 15th Annual Petaluma Music Festival 

The annual event has brought in more than $400,000 for music programs at Petaluma public schools.

Emily Rahhal 

9 Sonoma Restaurants On 2022 Wine Spectator List

A glass of wine is nice with dinner but these Sonoma restaurants go above and beyond with their extensive lists and service. 

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Photos: Cutest Little Chicks Flock To Butter &...

This year's theme, "Community–The Heart of Petaluma," celebrated the opportunity for Petalumans to gather after a two-year hiatus.

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