Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Petaluma public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
8 topics in parks rec
A Rainbow Bridge Update – Review and Provide Input on the Community Led Initiative to Honor the Memory of Beloved Pets by Dedicating a Publicly Accessible Pedestrian Bridge with Art and Amenities.
Review, Discuss, and Provide a Recommendation to the City Council on the Proposed Naming of the Community Baseball Field Located Within the Larger Petaluma Community Sports Fields Complex, After Johnny "JJ" Jackson
Seniors
Fairgrounds and Speedway
Petaluma Speedway
Fairgrounds & Speedway
Downtown Trestle Promenade
Putnam Plaza Revitalization
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Petaluma from local and regional media.
Former Rohnert Park mayors push back on Measure K half-cent sales tax to bolster budget
The sales tax would bring $5.5 million into Rohnert Park’s general fund for services and help address a $10.8 million deficit, but “No on K” contends city leaders have not been good fiscal stewards.
Oct 23, 2026Cloverdale issues formal warning to Councilmember Marjorie Morgenstern, avoiding censure
The move came during an extraordinary special meeting Wednesday night called two weeks after an escalating feud that has pitted Marjorie Morgenstern against several of her elected colleagues and top city administrators erupted into public…
Oct 22, 2026What's next for Sebastopol's A&M BBQ after council rejects bid for zoning change to resolve smoke conflict
A&M BBQ did not get the answer it wanted this month from city leaders, who sided with residents concerned about health impacts from smoke and opposed a zoning change for the popular South Main Street location.
Oct 21, 2026Woodland man allegedly run down by ICE agent speaks out to city council
Members of the City Council shared their anger at Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents following the alleged hit-and-run of Antonio Moreida after more than 15 people spoke to the council Tuesday, including Moreida.
Oct 21, 2026Petaluma mayoral candidates differ on policy, ‘transparency’
Of the four Petaluma City Council seats up for grabs this November, the mayoral race is by far the most hotly contested and emotionally charged, serving as a lightning rod for residents concerned about the city...
Oct 20, 2026Voters in two of Sonoma County's largest cities to weigh in on sales taxes in November
Both cities in recent years have looked to tighten spending, reduce services, eliminate or freeze positions and defer capital projects, among other efforts, to help balance the budget.
Jul 30, 2026As 'concerning' fire season nears, more local landowners turn to sheep and goats for help clearing brush
The North Bay’s seasonal transition from hillsides cloaked in emerald green grass to the telltale tawny of the dry season has been extended by welcome spring rains. But not for long. And that means peak fire...
May 6, 2026Yountville appoints Ken MacNab to interim town manager position after heated workforce housing discussion
Ken MacNab will serve as Yountville's interim town manager. (Town of Windsor) The Yountville Town Council this week appointed Ken MacNab to serve as interim town manager, responsible for running the town’s...
May 6, 2026SMART Advances Rail Plan Amid Petition Push-Back
Skip to main contentRohnert Park-Cotati, CASonoma Valley, CANovato, CASan Anselmo-Fairfax, CASan Rafael, CALarkspur-Corte Madera, CAMill Valley, CANapa Valley, CAPinole-Hercules, CABenicia, CACaliforniaTop...
May 6, 2026Bay Area ban on new natural gas water heaters, set to take effect in seven months, may be relaxed over cost concerns
Bay Area air regulators have touted sweeping new rules that ban the installation of natural gas-powered water heaters and furnaces as a way to reduce smog and greenhouse gas emissions. But with polls showing...
May 5, 2026Local officials dedicate public health vending machine at Petaluma library
In the latest rollout of Sonoma County’s free health supply vending machine program, a new sort of device was dropped off at the Petaluma Regional Library on Wednesday, April 22 — a fully interactive,...
May 5, 2026'It starts now': June 2 election ballots going out Monday to North Bay voters
Election officials in Sonoma and Napa counties are set to begin mailing more than 400,000 ballots to local voters on Monday, nearly a month ahead of Election Day for the June 2 primary. The election is set to...
May 4, 2026