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Hamilton's Smog

We test all vehicle, all ages 1976-2025. Experience quick and convenient service at Hamilton's STAR Smog Check, your local Novato inspection station. Since 2021, we've been serving the community with efficient smog checks for all types of vehicles, including gasoline, diesel, and hybrid cars, as well as large trucks and RVs. Our certified technicians perform both STAR and non-STAR inspections, ensuring your vehicle meets all state requirements. Simply drive in for a hassle-free inspection, with most vehicles completed in under 30 minutes.

Marin County

Albert Gregory

Bay Area

Novato

California

We test all vehicle, all ages 1976-2025. Experience quick and convenient service at Hamilton's STAR Smog Check, your local Novato inspection...

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.

Sonoma County

Angela Woodall

Petaluma

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

Award Winning Music Teacher and Music School

Cheryl Teach Music

Music Education and Instruction Instrumental and Vocal Any Age and All Abilities Life Long Music Educator Patient, Kind, Professional, Excellent Reputation

Sonoma Valley

Music Education and Instruction Instrumental and Vocal Any Age and All Abilities Life Long Music Educator Patient, Kind, Professional, Excellent...

From <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPP-f5Y7cuXKGMxAXDG0gqA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Dorie</a>:A collection of recent footage from around Petaluma, shot with a GoPro Hero 4 Black on a DJI Phantom 2 and Zenmuse H3-3D Gimbal. <iframe src data-aspectratio="16:9" data-originalheight="390" data-originalwidth="640" data-src="//www.youtube.com/embed/jk-GlindvcI"></iframe>

From <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPP-f5Y7cuXKGMxAXDG0gqA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Dorie</a>:

A collection of recent footage from around Petaluma, shot with a GoPro Hero 4 Black on a DJI Phantom 2 and Zenmuse H3-3D Gimbal. <iframe src data-aspectratio="16:9" data-originalheight="390" data-originalwidth="640" data-src="//www.youtube.com/embed/jk-GlindvcI"></iframe>

Absolutely breathtaking, courtesy of Jason Dorie. (Don't get dizzy.)

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Celebrate “America’s Birthday – Petaluma Style” at one of Sonoma County’s most beloved small-town traditions.
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Historic Petaluma Hosts 43rd Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival

Celebrate Earth Day with us at the official grand opening of our new Drop & Go Pod—a program designed not only to make...

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Of Our New Drop & Go Pod

Healdsburg

Celebrate the season at Bacchus Landing’s Spring Bazaar, happening Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, in the heart of...

Spring Bazaar at Bacchus Landing 

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Watch: Maacama Ridge Blaze Scorches Area 

Maacama Ridge blaze burned five acres but Cal Fire reported that crews stopped the fire's forward spread by 8 p.m. 

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Food Network celeb Guy Fieri apologies on X for friendly greeting with extreme "manosphere" brothers, Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate. 

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Mobile vans deliver benefits access, health support, and in-person assistance to residents far from Sonoma County offices. 

We'll Come To You: Van Brings Services To Sonoma County Towns

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This year marked the 50th anniversary since the movie partially filmed in Petaluma was released on the big screen.

Photos: 'Salute To American Graffiti' Car Shows Draws 550 Entries

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It was 1984 when Steve Mahrt of Petaluma Farms held the first Cutest Little Chick In Town Contest, his son Jonathan Mahrt, 33, tells us.

The Family Who Hatched Petaluma's Annual Cutest Little Chick Contest

Photos: 15th Annual Petaluma Music Festival 

The annual event has brought in more than $400,000 for music programs at Petaluma public schools.

Emily Rahhal 

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A glass of wine is nice with dinner but these Sonoma restaurants go above and beyond with their extensive lists and service. 

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This year's theme, "Community–The Heart of Petaluma," celebrated the opportunity for Petalumans to gather after a two-year hiatus.

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Why The Heck Do You Live In Petaluma? Here's Why: VIDEO

Absolutely breathtaking, courtesy of Jason Dorie. (Don't get dizzy.)

Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff

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Why The Heck Do You Live In Petaluma? Here's Why: VIDEO

Absolutely breathtaking, courtesy of Jason Dorie. (Don't get dizzy.)

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Find out what's happening in Petalumafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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