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CNU 22: Shuffling Home from Buffalo

CNU 22 provided a wealth of insights, from philosophical inspirations to moments of levity to ideas that have application to the North Bay. Today, I begin sharing my CNU 22 experience.

Half-Naked Drunk Man Arrested Stealing Candy at Subway

Today is Day on The River in The Turning Basin!

Herding cows on motorcycles to pro racing internationally: An interview with #Petaluma's Shelina Moreda

Boat building class at the David Yearsley River Heritage Center

Stopping for Pedestrians

The result of new crosswalks isn’t always what might be expected, because drivers don’t behave as expected.

Archaeologists Uncover 3000-Year-Old Pants in China

Another Rousing Opera Success at Cinnabar Theater!

GO TEAM! Celebrate Team Spirit and Colors with Healthful Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes!

City Grids are Evidence of Where We’ve Been

Street grids can tell much about a community, from the early days of survival to the more recent days of planning hubris.

'Relay for Life' Rummage Sale This Weekend in Petaluma

We are having a rummage sale this weekend to support our Robert's Peeps Relay for Life team.

Relay for Life Rummage Sale This Weekend

Local Inbound Marketing Strategy: Go Fishing for More Clients

Finding new clients takes more than using just one medium. How many poles are you fishing for clients with?

Casey Kasem’s Wife Pelts Daughter With Raw Meat

City Sports Petaluma Coming Soon

Sign up now for some unbelievable pre-opening deals at City Sports

Your Second Job May Not Count For A Mortgage

Depending on the wage type and length of employment, your second job may be ignored income when getting a mortgage.

Walkability under Attack

Consultants for Walgreen’s acknowledge a corporate strategy that impedes walkability. It’s disappointing that the chain is engaging in the behavior, but more so that they feel no apparent shame.

Wheel of Fortune Week at Royal Tan and Spa

Spin your way to free services and products this week at Royal Tan and Spa's 10th Anniversary Party.

The Second Look: Week of May 25th

Petaluma Musician Cancels Big Break Tour to Donate Kidney to Ex-Fiancé

Colorful Mini-Peppers: How to Marinate, Roast & Grill them to Deliciousness! Recipe Included!

Picture of Kate Middleton’s Bottom Ignites International Controversy

Giving a Fair Start to the Next Generation

Projects with only low-income housing risk labeling the residents, particularly the youngsters. Integrating low-income with market-rate units would be better social policy, but hard to implement.

Roast and Vine - Downtown's Newest Cafe

We visit Roast and Vine, Petaluma's newest cafe.

Day on The River will be at Boat/Board Rental Center's Proposed Home!

Inbound Marketing vs Outbound Marketing Go Head to Head in Petaluma

In this corner--Outbound Marketing against newcomer--Inbound Marketing. Ding! Ding! Ding!

Man Used Meteorologist’s Identity to Pick Up Women Online

How Much Democracy Can Land-Use Tolerate?

Measure B on the San Francisco ballot would add more general elections to the land development process, which isn’t a good direction.

Review of "CHEF"...a Wonderful Movie for Lovers of Food & Comedy!

Great Public Spaces Needn’t Be Owned by the Public

Great public spaces needn’t be publicly owned. Larkin Square in Buffalo, soon to be the site of a CNU 22 party, is a fine example of a well-used privately-owned public space.

The Second Look: Week of May 18

From classroom to trails: An Interview with Vanessa Hauswald

Man Steals Bread Truck and Then Makes Random Deliveries

Balancing Tourism and Urbanism

Renewed rumblings about restricting downtown hotels are being heard in the North Bay. The goal is laudable. A proposal is offered to do the restriction in an effective manner.

3 Coffee Talk Items With Your Investment Advisor

Having More Trust in Our Neighbors

Engaging in the public space, which offers many benefits, can be hindered by a mistrust of other people. But that mistrust is often unjustified.

And The Trophy Goes To...

Our pick for the emortgages.com 2014 Salute to American Graffiti trophy winner

GASP!! Why is Jennifer Lopez "Going Vegan?"

Chipotle Asking Customers to Leave Guns at Home