Public Safety Facility Approved
Project at Fairgrounds, costing $72 million in all, to be finished in spring of 2028
July 15, 2026
Medieval Reenactors Battle and Craft at Petaluma Park
Two strapping men step toward each other, ready for battle. One clasps a sword; the other, a fearsome weapon with a long shaft and a broad, crescent-shaped blade. They wear custom-forged medieval-style helmets and handmade leather armor to lessen the blows. At stake is a future knighthood
July 15, 2026
Sea Lion Poisoning More Prevalent
Recent years have brought more cases of sea lions who are sick from marine sea toxins, including two in Petaluma in a year, a possible indicator of sea health decline
July 15, 2026Creative Spirit: July 15, 2026
Petaluma is nothing if not overflowing with the beauty of creative spirit. We are a community of creators including writers, painters, sculptors, musicians, and live performers who are all giving back to the town that we love in our own way. This Week's Stories Celebrating that creative spirit
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5Qs With Local Artist Maxfield Bala
Artist Maxfield Bala, 32, has been painting murals since he was a teenager at Petaluma High School. The muralist returned to his alma mater to create a mural dedicated to a program he studied there, auto and metal shop.
July 15, 2026
Scene & Herd: Bands, Books, and Booths
You know it's summer in Petaluma when the weekend is packed with activity! Petaluma Voice Editor Tobias Young captured video of Bands on the Basin while staff photographer Crissy Pascual popped in on the scene at the Petaluma Library's 50th anniversary. Then, on Sunday, regular contributor
July 15, 2026
Doctors From Mexico Fill Dire Medical Need
Petaluma Health Center hiring 14 doctors through partnership program
July 08, 2026
Petaluma River Floathouse Rocks
A day of live music on the river, an infamous 1880s madam tells her story on a kayak tour, and a quest for a community boathouse
July 08, 2026Summer Vacation: July 8, 2026
Petaluma Voice is going on vacation! Well, sort of. It's that time of year, and we are taking the opportunity to step back, recharge our batteries, and prepare for all that lies ahead. We may not be fully staffed, but don't worry. Despite the Fourth of
July 08, 2026
Petaluma Library’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Is a Step Back in Time for Retired Journalist
In 1976, Petaluma joined with the rest of the country to celebrate America’s bicentennial. The town was awash in American flags and red-white-and-blue decorations, while a July 4 parade and other patriotic festivities were held throughout the year. But the most eagerly anticipated event of 1976
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