Michael McDonnell is an independent insurance broker and lon

Michael McDonnell, LTC Insurance Broker

Michael McDonnell is an independent insurance broker and long-term care planning expert dedicated to helping individuals and families protect their assets and retirement savings. With over 20 years of experience, he provides personalized financial solutions designed to mitigate the significant costs associated with long-term care. He serves clients by evaluating their unique health, age, and financial goals to secure appropriate coverage options. Specializing in long-term care planning, Mr. McDonnell offers a comprehensive range of solutions including traditional long-term care insurance, hybrid life insurance policies, and hybrid annuity plans. He offers online meetings (no video) to help you understand what Medicare covers and doesn't. What Medi-Cal (Medicaid) spend-down and estate recovery are all about. His expertise extends to asset protection and wealth preservation, ensuring that clients can maintain their desired lifestyle regardless of future care needs. Clients can expect an unbiased, research-driven approach from a professional who is not tied to any single insurance carrier. As a member of the National Ethics Association and the Society of Financial Service Professionals, Mr. McDonnell prioritizes transparency and informed decision-making through personalized, no-obligation consultations.

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Petaluma

California

Michael McDonnell is an independent insurance broker and long-term care planning expert dedicated to helping individuals and families protect their...

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.

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

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Cheryl Teach Music

Cheryl Teach Music is a premier music school located in the Annadel Center in the Bennett Valley area of Santa Rosa, California. With well over five decades of teaching expertise, the school provides comprehensive music instruction for students of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced musician, the center offers a welcoming environment for both in-person and online learning. The school specializes in a wide range of instrumental and vocal training, offering private tutoring, skill development, and specialized workshops. Current offerings include weekly adult group guitar and ukulele lessons, designed to foster community and musical growth. The curriculum is tailored to meet the unique needs of every student, ensuring a personalized approach to arts education. Voted the Best Teacher and Best School in Sonoma County for 2024, Cheryl Teach Music is recognized for its commitment to excellence and professional, patient instruction. Students can expect a supportive and high-quality educational experience backed by a long-standing reputation for success in the local community.

Jamie Gatlin

Sonoma Valley

Cheryl Teach Music is a premier music school located in the Annadel Center in the Bennett Valley area of Santa Rosa, California. With well over...

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Pelosi, 86, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor infraction of making an unlawful turn resulting in a collision in July in Yountville. 

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 Alameda County is one of four CA counties where election monitors dispatched by the Justice Department are observing polling places.

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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.

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