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Good morning Petaluma! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Casa Grande lockdown after student found with unloaded gun in backpack
  • Which Petaluma roundabouts are actually safe for big rigs to use?
  • How far can you get from Petaluma using only public transit?

Also on today's calendar: International Waters and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 84 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 88, low: 50. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Student With Gun At North Bay School In Juvenile Hall (patch.com) — Petaluma police briefly locked down Casa Grande High School after students reported a classmate might have brought a gun to campus, leading officers to find an unloaded firearm in a backpack. No one was hurt, the lockdown was lifted within about 20 minutes, and the teen was booked into Juvenile Hall while investigators look into how she obtained the weapon.
   

2. Petaluma Police to truck drivers: 'know your approved route' (petalumanews.com) — Petaluma police are reminding truck drivers to stick to the city's designated truck routes after a semi flattened a yield sign at South McDowell Boulevard and Baywood Drive. The article maps out which Petaluma streets and roundabouts can safely handle large trucks, explains how routes are designed, and points drivers to the city's online truck-route map.
   

3. Transit Month Part 3: Planes, Trains & Automobiles — Where Can Transit Take You? (sonomacity.org) — If you're in Petaluma, this guide shows exactly how to use SMART trains, Sonoma County Transit, and Golden Gate buses and ferries to reach Santa Rosa, San Francisco, the airport, and beyond. It walks you through using Route 40X to the Petaluma Transit Mall, connecting to the Downtown SMART station, and mixing driving, biking, and transit for flexible regional trips.
   

4. Huffman Advances Northern CA Projects in Critical Water Resources Legislation (house.gov) — Petaluma residents could see long-term benefits from a federal water bill that speeds up studies to restore the Petaluma River marsh and Ellis Creek wetlands, improving flood protection and climate resilience. Representative Jared Huffman highlights these local projects as part of broader national water infrastructure and climate adaptation efforts, aiming to modernize aging systems and better prepare communities for droughts, floods, and sea level rise.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • WHAT A FIRST DAY!
    Thank you SO much to everyone who stopped by The Dough Mama today! Your support means more than you know! We are officially closed for the day &… (Nextdoor Rural Near West Side)
  • Announcement for Animal Shelter Services in Petaluma.
    Humane Society of Sonoma County is now operating our shelter. I have welcomed them to our City. Please check out the following page and read the Q… (Nextdoor Petaluma Airport)
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  • Five Guys posted a job opening for Shift Lead - 001615-Petaluma, CA (Petaluma, CA) in Petaluma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Petaluma here.

Ok Petaluma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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