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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...

This 5-week series of  45-minute classes will be healthy fun for your little one! Monday's- 3:30-4:15pm (Ages 6-9) Thursday's– 3:00-3:45pm (Ages 3-5)  $55/5 weeks (per child)Call to sign up your child today! (707) 762-7678

5-week series of  45-minute classes will be healthy fun for your little one! Monday’s- 3:30-4:15pm (Ages 6-9)

Thursday’s– 3:00-3:45pm (Ages 3-5)  $55/5 weeks (per child)

Call to sign up your child today! (707) 762-7678

KIDS' YOGA at P.O.S.T.!!!

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Celebrate Earth Day with us at the official grand opening of our new Drop & Go Pod—a program designed not only to make...

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Of Our New Drop & Go Pod

Healdsburg

We The Sculptors…From ancient monuments carved in stone to bold contemporary abstraction, sculpture has always been a defiant...

"We The Sculptors…"

Experience the beauty of choral music as the Healdsburg Chorus presents their 2026 spring concert, Circle of Life, under the...

Healdsburg Chorus: Circle Of Life Spring Concerts 2026

Step into a day of discovery in the heart of Historic Downtown Petaluma!
Join us for the 41st Annual Petaluma Antique Faire on...

Treasure Hunting in Petaluma - Vintage Finds & Timeless Treasures Await

Event: Two-week, four-session training – Senior Peer Counseling Program
When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, April 28, 29 and May...

Senior Peer Counseling

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

Spring Bazaar at Bacchus Landing 

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

Petaluma Schools To Fly Pride Flag Daily 

A Petaluma School Board resolution ties symbolic action to student safety, curriculum inclusion, and a permanent districtwide policy shift.

Schools

Funnel Clouds Spinning, Lightening Striking:...

Funnel clouds swirled, hail fell, and lightening struck as storms lashed California. Did you see the show or hear it? 

Funnel Clouds Spinning, Lightening Striking: Did You See 'Nature's Light Show'

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Gun Shop Fuels NorCal Debate, Draws Customers

A firearms store that opened in Sonoma County opened up an online dispute over firearms, free speech, and public safety. 

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Rain-Soaked HWY-101 Chase Ends In DUI Arrest 

A chase through wet roads across HWY-101 ended with a felony arrest and flat tires.

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'Fear Report': Napa County Grand Jury IDs...

A new report says Napa law enforcement largely follows sanctuary law, but jurors identified exemptions that reveal where tensions persist.

'Fear Report': Napa County Grand Jury IDs Fractures In Trust But Praise

Photos: 'Salute To American Graffiti' Car Shows...

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

Photos: 'Salute To American Graffiti' Car Shows Draws 550 Entries

The Family Who Hatched Petaluma's Annual Cutest...

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.

The Family Who Hatched Petaluma's Annual Cutest Little Chick Contest

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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