You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Tips to get your kids ready for 'early to bed and early to rise'!
Gov. Brown signed a transgender rights bill, Monday afternoon, allowing students to pick the locker room and sports teams they are comfortable using, within the school setting. What are your thoughts?
School starts next Wednesday Petaluma, here are a few tips to deter teens from addiction tendencies and develop critical thinking techniques.
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
Children are not allowed in public schools without proof of immunization. Parents should take action immediately.
1 in 8 preschool age children are obese in the US. Check out how Sonoma County compares to Solano, Yolo, Sacramento and Napa counties in the battle against childhood obesity.
Petaluma has many options for parents trying to save a buck or two this back-to-school season.
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s is looking for nominations from you in order to commend local schools with healthy school lunch programs.
Sept. 7 event supports community education.
See how the State reallocation of redevelopment funds has been distributed in Petaluma.
Mentor Me Petaluma has partnered with Petaluma Dental Group to put on the Aug. 2 event.
Request for state mediator comes after both sides failed to resolve conflicts at a Friday meeting.
Tuesday is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Have you thanked a teacher lately?
Know of a great event that's open to the public? Be sure to add it to our events calendar
Ninety seven percent of students at the school graduated last year, according to recent statistics
After an uproar last week, Kenilworth Junior High principal clarifies the dress code change
The school says the change is needed to improve boys' focus. But some parents say it sends the wrong message to young women. What's your take?
Summer programs offers 50 classes on animation, crash and burn chemistry, digital filmmaking, crime scene investigation and more
Superintendent says moving to charter will restore instructional days and increase funding, allowing the district to hire more teachers and offer students more programs
Replaces interim principals Sheila Garvey and Kathleen Larson
New superintendent Frank Chong is hosting a series of community conversations aimed at finding out what residents, businesses and other stakeholders want from the school
Bishop Robert Vasa says decree will likely come back in two years
The state average for a high school class is 23.6 students. Check out how local schools measure up
Janet Ramatici (at left above) leaves as seven years as executive director of PEF having helped raise over $3 million.
In a recent addendum to a teachers' contract, Archdiocese Bishop Robert Vasa reminds faculty that it's their duty to live and teach according to the tenets of the Catholic Church
There have been at least three pedestrians struck by cars since December 2010
Seventeen-year-old remains hospitalized
Chants and a mean sign aimed at Latino students during a PHS basketball game prompt a discussion about race, discrimination in Petaluma. Is this an isolated incident or does it point to entrenched hatred of foreigners, minorities in our community?
One of 20 schools to be awarded grants
Has donated more than $75,000 to local schools over the past five years
Money to be used for student scholarships
The agency’s expanded programs will provide health care to students, many of whom are unprotected.
Expected to undergo surgery Thursday
Shuttered in 2010 because of declining enrollment, campus will now house district's dual immersion program
Amer the Gamer is a nod to sports reporter Amy G. and is now being offered at Lucchesi Deli
Durst Field is now Steve Ellison field
Started as a way to revive Adobe Creek, Casa Grande's famed fish hatchery has churned out scientists, researchers and many public sector employees. "They all want to give back," says director Dan Hubacker.
More than 80 students participate in school's debate program