Petaluma Will See Vote By Mail As Is Amid Whistleblower Warning

Registrar Evelyn Mendez says court developments will not alter local procedures without official state direction.

Moreda To Stay On November Mayoral Ballot: Report

City officials found Shelina Moreda met residency requirements after questions arose about two listed addresses.

NorCal Candidate May Not Qualify To Run For Mayor: Report

City officials examine whether Shelina Moreda met Petaluma residency requirements before November mayoral election filing.

Sonoma County Extends Candidate Filing For Elections

Sonoma County extended candidate nominations through Wednesday after eligible incumbents declined to seek reelection for offices.

The $6 Million Problem Petaluma Residents Tried To Solve

Citizen-led workshops examine Petaluma's revenue sources, funding limits, and difficult tradeoffs behind local government decisions.

Petaluma Rejects Grand Jury Animal Services Findings

City leaders disputed every finding while promising new oversight, reporting, and regional animal services improvements.

Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Overhauled Database Of Americans' Personal Information

The judge set aside the administration's overhaul of a database maintained by DHS to verify citizenship and immigration status.

Petaluma City Council Weighs Bonds, Water Plan, Annual Police Report

Petaluma City Council prepares to tackle police accountability findings, drought planning, and major wastewater infrastructure financing.

After Years Of Uncertainty, North Bay Voters Decide SMART's Future

Marin and Sonoma county voters appear to have reauthorized SMART’s quarter-cent sales tax for 30 more years.

Real-Time Results: Petaluma Primary Election 2026

The polls are closed in Petaluma, and voters have had their say, including on Measure B, as well as who will face off for governor.

Election Day In Petaluma: What’s On The Ballot For June 2 Primary

Here's all you need to know about what's on your ballot in Petaluma ahead of Tuesday's primary election.

4 Candidates, 1 Seat: The Race For Sonoma County Supervisor

Four candidates are vying to replace longtime supervisor David Rabbitt in the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors District 2 seat.

Petaluma Unveils Budget Choices Amid Rising Costs

Petaluma asked to weigh priorities before a May 11 workshop as operating pressures tighten budgets and demands for services keep climbing.

'Golden Spikes' From Petaluma To Cloverdale: Politicians Celebrate More SMART

At a groundbreaking Friday, North Bay leaders celebrated the next SMART extension, this time to Healdsburg, and touted successes turning

Petaluma Voter Guide: What’s On The June 2 Ballot

Here's all you need to know about what's on your ballot in Petaluma.

Bay Area's Maritime Traffic Service Went Offline For Hours As DHS Shutdown Continues

As the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues, so does the uncertainty of the future for Bay Area maritime workers.

What To Do About Health Care Is The Agenda At North Bay Town Hall With Lawmakers

State and DC California lawmakers host a town hall tomorrow on health care coverage: what are leaders in Sacramento and Washington doing?

Downtown Density, Money Plans: What's Next On Petaluma City Council Agenda

To vote or not to vote? Budget shifts and a downtown referendum collide in Petaluma at the upcoming city council meeting.

Why Trump Is Suing 2 Small California Cities For Something They Are Not Doing

A Trump Administration lawsuit revives a fight over local natural gas restrictions that the cities being sued say they never imposed.

Animal Rights Activist Says She Is Held In Cell 23 Hours A Day

Concerns about confinement sounded as animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg says she is held in her cell because of medical equipment.

DxE Co-Founder Hit With $191K Order In Sonoma County Farm Tresspassing

Sonoma County D.A. ordered DxE animal rights organization co-founder to pay more than $191K to two farms

Prosecutors Seek Six Months Behind Bars For Activist Zoe Rosenberg In Petaluma Poultry Case

A judge is scheduled to announce Rosenberg’s sentence on Wednesday for taking four chickens from a Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse.

Vigil To Protest Petaluma Poultry Conditions Saturday

Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) will hold a vigil at the Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse Saturday to protest conditions in the facility.

The Votes Have Been Tallied: Petaluma Schools Measure I Parcel Tax Results

Petaluma voters were asked to consider Measure I, to help fund junior and high schools. The votes have been tallied.

Animal Activist Zoe Rosenberg Guilty In Perdue Slaughterhouse Chicken Rescue

A Jury in the high-profile case returned a verdict Wednesday against animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg.

Petaluma Landfill Fined $159,000 For More Than A Dozen Violations

A Bay Area air quality watchdog fined the Petaluma-based landfill for methane leaks, including nine near the surface.

Contentious Plan To Combine Farm With Luxe Lavender Venue Is Approved

The vote on a lavender farm-meets-luxe event barn turns into a showdown over the future of Sonoma County agriculture.

Farmers' Industry Group Embezzlement Investigation "Complex": Reports

Authorities looking into an embezzling case at a farm bureau ​and its affiliated charity declined to say why they have made no arrests.

Opening Statements Begin Monday In The High-Profile Trial Of Animal Activist Involving Perdue Farms

The court summoned more than 300 potential jurors due to extensive pre-trial publicity about the case​ that has attracted public debate.

North Bay Challenges Trump Administration Over 'Unconstitutional' Federal Grant Requirements

Cities across the Bay Area are suing the government to protect disaster response and recovery funding.

SMART Train Board Fights Off Challenges

SMART fights off ‘existential threat’ from lawsuit with eminent domain while vowing to work with residents over pathway.

North Bay Commuters Could Feel The Impact Of A Bay Area Transit Measure Inching Closer To A Ballot

Voters could be asked to vote on a sales tax to help fund Bay Area transit if Gov. Newsom approves SB 63.

Trial of Animal Activist, Zoe Rosenberg, Begins Monday In Sonoma County

Farm lobbyists gear up with a campaign against Rosenberg and DxE animal rights activists.

Petaluma To Sonoma County Grand Jury: City Is Tackling Housing Problems But Ready To Team With Other Cities

Petaluma supports an affordable housing collaborative to help keep residents local as the median sales price of a home nears $1 million.

Sonoma County Superior Court Starts Using Chatbots

The new chatbots are part of the California state judicial branch's Virtual Customer Service Center.

Gov. Newsom Pardons Petaluma Vietnam War Hero For Drug Offenses Committed After Returning Home

The park overlooking downtown Petaluma is named for Richard Allen Penry, a man who has come to symbolize those who fought in Vietnam.

County Allocates $1.8M To Make Monte Rio Bridge Earthquake-Safe

The West Sonoma County bridge project is moving forward after nearly 20 years of discussion.

Hundreds Of NOAA Employees Laid Off In Latest Cuts To Federal Workforce

"You're seeing the whittling away of scientists. The people who got fired today are some of the best you can imagine," DiLiberto said.

New Bridge Housing Facility To Open In Sonoma County

Supervisors approved a $5 million contract with Felton Institute to operate an 80-bed transitional housing facility.

Sonoma County To Host General Plan Workshop In South County

"Sonoma County is committed to an inclusive process that captures the diverse voices of its residents."