https://www.petalumanews.com/news/Scraped RSS feed for Petaluma News.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:32:06 +0000empirereport-feedshttps://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/22/your-discarded-plastics-go-to-this-upgraded-santa-rosa-facility-after-that-we-tried-to-find-out/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/22/your-discarded-plastics-go-to-this-upgraded-santa-rosa-facility-after-that-we-tried-to-find-out/Confused over what plastics you can recycle? There's reasons for that. And our local waste...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/21/memorial-gathering-for-paul-heavenridge-scheduled-at-steamer-landing-park/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/21/memorial-gathering-for-paul-heavenridge-scheduled-at-steamer-landing-park/A local nonprofit has announced a new scholarship in the late river-supporter's name.https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/20/novato-police-arrest-teen-dui-suspect-in-fatal-crash/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/20/novato-police-arrest-teen-dui-suspect-in-fatal-crash/The crash happened on April 10 when the vehicle slammed into a utility pole on...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/20/petaluma-schools-to-fly-pride-flags-year-round/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/20/petaluma-schools-to-fly-pride-flags-year-round/The unanimous decision was described by district leaders as reflecting Petaluma City Schools' continued support...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/19/rain-possibly-even-a-few-thunderstorms-on-tap-for-the-bay-area-this-week/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/19/rain-possibly-even-a-few-thunderstorms-on-tap-for-the-bay-area-this-week/"It’s super beneficial in the short term, in terms of fire weather conditions,” a meteorologist...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/18/a-police-report-and-posted-warnings-tensions-mount-among-tenants-management-at-nonprofit-run-petaluma-senior-apartments/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/18/a-police-report-and-posted-warnings-tensions-mount-among-tenants-management-at-nonprofit-run-petaluma-senior-apartments/Residents and staff at the Petaluma site run by Sonoma County nonprofit PEP Housing are...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/18/sonoma-county-government-budget-workshops/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/18/sonoma-county-government-budget-workshops/The biggest financial blow is coming from the GOP's “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which could...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/18/how-would-the-big-one-impact-sonoma-county-today-earthquake-hazard-modeling-provides-an-idea/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/18/how-would-the-big-one-impact-sonoma-county-today-earthquake-hazard-modeling-provides-an-idea/A 7.0 or greater magnitude earthquake on the Rodgers Creek Fault that runs beneath Santa...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/17/marin-faces-2nd-lawsuit-over-deadly-woodacre-crash/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/17/marin-faces-2nd-lawsuit-over-deadly-woodacre-crash/The county is now defending itself against four lawsuits alleging hazardous conditions along San Geronimo...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/17/tony-ginesi-succeeds-roger-rhoten-as-head-of-sonomas-sebastiani-theatre/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/17/tony-ginesi-succeeds-roger-rhoten-as-head-of-sonomas-sebastiani-theatre/Longtime steward and former owner of the theater, Rhoten is taking on new role of...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/17/smart-train-service-bus-trips-mascots/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/17/smart-train-service-bus-trips-mascots/The North Bay rail service has engaged a different supplier plus two backups to ensure...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/16/providence-announces-closure-of-sacks-thrift-store-in-petaluma/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/16/providence-announces-closure-of-sacks-thrift-store-in-petaluma/Sentiments about Sacks are so widely shared that an online petition to keep the store...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/16/petaluma-police-note-upcoming-road-closures-for-butter-egg-days/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/16/petaluma-police-note-upcoming-road-closures-for-butter-egg-days/With the next Butter & Egg Days Parade and Festival on Saturday, April 18, the...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/16/locals-plan-birthday-party-as-historic-petaluma-bank-building-turns-100/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/16/locals-plan-birthday-party-as-historic-petaluma-bank-building-turns-100/The free open house on Saturday, April 25 will include tours, exhibits, a fashion show...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/15/former-rohnert-park-officers-to-be-sentenced-together-after-retrial-denied/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/15/former-rohnert-park-officers-to-be-sentenced-together-after-retrial-denied/Nine months after a federal jury found Joseph Huffaker guilty of impersonating a federal agent...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/15/sonoma-county-supervisor-election-2026/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/15/sonoma-county-supervisor-election-2026/The pair of 90-minute events geared to the June election covered high-profile issues that have...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/15/car-chase-leads-to-arrest-of-petaluma-man-suspected-of-dui/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/15/car-chase-leads-to-arrest-of-petaluma-man-suspected-of-dui/The two-mile pursuit through city streets "reached excessive speeds" before he was apprehended, police said.https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/15/43rd-annual-butter-egg-days-parade-and-festival-comes-to-downtown-petaluma/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/15/43rd-annual-butter-egg-days-parade-and-festival-comes-to-downtown-petaluma/The theme this year is "America's Birthday — Petaluma Style."https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/15/smart-train-cyclists-trail-tax-vote/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/15/smart-train-cyclists-trail-tax-vote/More people with bikes are using SMART trains than ever. With a key vote on...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/14/petaluma-educational-foundation-gives-248000-to-315-graduating-seniors/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/14/petaluma-educational-foundation-gives-248000-to-315-graduating-seniors/The PEF scholarship program is open for all college-bound seniors attending any of the seven...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/14/petaluma-high-students-head-to-d-c-after-winning-world-affairs-competition/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/14/petaluma-high-students-head-to-d-c-after-winning-world-affairs-competition/Led by teacher and coach Sarah Jacobs, the four politically-minded students scored highest in a...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/13/petaluma-lawyer-man-around-town-jim-dombroski-dies-at-81/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/13/petaluma-lawyer-man-around-town-jim-dombroski-dies-at-81/Dombroski played a role in many high-profile cases, including the fight in Petaluma over Safeway’s...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/13/sonoma-countys-stormy-weekend-ends-heres-how-much-rain-fell/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/13/sonoma-countys-stormy-weekend-ends-heres-how-much-rain-fell/Rain kicked off Thursday night with thunder and lightning. Dry conditions developed Sunday evening and...https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/12/petaluma-library-advisory-board-seeking-applicants/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/12/petaluma-library-advisory-board-seeking-applicants/Enthusiastic about libraries? Volunteer position has four-year termhttps://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/12/rohnert-par-fatal-novato-crash/https://www.petalumanews.com/2026/04/12/rohnert-par-fatal-novato-crash/The crash occurred early Saturday at San Marin Drive and Simmons Lane in Novato. The...