The city owns a 270 acre parcel of open space that many want to see turned into a park. But a dispute over the entrance to the property has kept it off limits for years, something advocates hope to now change.
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program begins this weekend
Critics say city is wasting its time by wading into national debate over which it has no control.
Besides the bi-monthly council meetings, the goal setting session is a laboratory where the council discusses what it wants to focus on in the year ahead. And it's open to the public!
Mothers from Los Altos Hills, Los Altos, Mountain View and Atherton are leading the San Francisco Bay Area efforts to engage other mothers on 'commonsense gun control' legislation introduced Wednesday.
"It was critical that the North Bay be connected to its airport infrastructure," says Sen. Evans.
Unexpected growth of local breweries and dairies has caused the city to consider new upgrades to the Ellis Creek Treatment facility. But what they will be and who will pay for it all remains unclear
The California Department of Parks and Recreation has 10 days to appeal the zoning board's decision to the Sonoma County Planning Commission.
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Most Sonoma County cities and the state of California received failing grades from the American Lung Association.
If we follow Jerry Brown's fiscal restraints and hedge against revenue volatility, program and service levels should stay through 2015, analyst says.
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Is Petaluma losing out on much-needed revenue by leasing the fairgrounds for just $1 a year? Many say "yes" and argue that it's high-time the city make more money off the property
Four infrastructure projects taking shape this year
Panel led by Congressman Mike Thompson hears from gun owners, teachers and survivors of gun violence, including numerous Petaluma residents
Gov. Jerry Brown unveiled his proposed 2013-14 fiscal year budget Thursday morning.
New council sworn in Monday
Huffman will represent newly drawn 2nd District, which includes much of Sonoma County except for central county areas in Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa.
With the Target and Friedman's shopping centers both scheduled to open this year, Petalumans will no longer be able to complain about taking their money out of town.
The California senator plans to introduce new legislation on the first day Congress is in session
Plans for land southeast of Petaluma has prompted talks of extending the urban growth boundary in exchange of promise from Dry Creek Rancheria Pomo Indians to not build a casino there
Gov. Jerry Brown signed nearly 1,000 bills signed into law in 2012; here's an overview of what goes into effect Jan. 1, 2013.
But Sonoma County sees slight increase in new claims
End of the world, hipsters and soil testing among the Top 5 stories in Petaluma for the week of Dec. 16
Calls on President to renew the federal assault weapons ban, require every buyer to pass a criminal background check and use the National Criminal Background Check System to prosecute crimes
Say improvements have resulted in faster travel times and reductions in gasoline usage
A gunman rampaged through Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, Friday morning killing up to 30 people
City contemplating rewriting zoning laws to bar some businesses from opening downtown
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Sonoma County's lenient stance on marijuana leads to more crime and drug use, especially among teens, say critics. Yet many others defend the status quo and say reducing limits will only hurt patients
Twenty percent increase over past year. So what's going on?
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After a stunning defeat in the November election, activists working on honing their message
Say requirements over clothing, doctor's note and inspections are intrusive, although most welcome attempt to separate massage therapy from sex industry
Bans smoking inside all multi-unit dwellings, bus stops, theater lines and outdoor dining areas
More rain is expected than was initially forecast, according to Sonoma County Emergency Coordinator.
Would require all therapists to show proof they are licensed with state or submit fingerprints, photos and doctor's note and obtain permit from city
Forgot to send copy of campaign mailer to city clerk
A proposed change in city law would bar smoking at outdoor concerts, restaurant patios, even inside apartments and townhouses. Is it needed to keep Petalumans healthy or does it go too far?
Five new developments are in the works in 2013. Get ready for more battles at City Hall.