Football: St. Vincent celebrates as seniors sign to play in college “It’s an incredible day,” head coach Trent Herzog said in front of a packed gym on the Petaluma school’s campus.

Football: St. Vincent celebrates as seniors sign to play in college. Click the image for more info.

New Girl Scout cookie invites the question, ‘To freeze or not to freeze?’ Thin Mints are great served at 0 degrees Fahrenheit, but what about Exploremores?

New Girl Scout cookie invites the question, ‘To freeze or not to freeze?’. Click the image for more info.

6th Street’s “Romeo + Juliet” looks good, sounds good. But is it too funny? 6th Street Playhouse takes a light-handed approach to one of theater’s heaviest plays.

6th Street’s “Romeo + Juliet” looks good, sounds good. But is it too funny?. Click the image for more info.

New Girl Scout cookie invites the question, ‘To freeze or not to freeze?’ Thin Mints are great served at 0 degrees Fahrenheit, but what about Exploremores?

New Girl Scout cookie invites the question, ‘To freeze or not to freeze?’. Click the image for more info.

Police: Bystander rammed car into Petaluma jewelry store to block armed robbers A man who happened upon the scene got into the suspects’ idling vehicle and slammed it into Gold Rush Jewelers, damaging a roll-up door and some windows, Petaluma police said Tuesday.

Police: Bystander rammed car into Petaluma jewelry store to block armed robbers. Click the image for more info.

Petaluma school district leaders drill down on $6.1 million in potential cuts The Board of Education is expected to vote on the cuts Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Petaluma school district leaders drill down on $6.1 million in potential cuts. Click the image for more info.

Well-known Petaluma resident Michael McCallister dies at 69 A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 6, at St. Vincent de Paul church followed by a potluck reception in Westridge Park.

Well-known Petaluma resident Michael McCallister dies at 69. Click the image for more info.

Petaluma high school baseball teams host annual Little League clinics “We have a great time every year working with the Gauchos and high schoolers of the future,” said Casa Grande head coach Pete Sikora.

Petaluma high school baseball teams host annual Little League clinics. Click the image for more info.

Magic Shop opens its studios this weekend, new shows open across Petaluma From gallery showcases to new museum exhibits, Petaluma opens its doors to artists.

Magic Shop opens its studios this weekend, new shows open across Petaluma. Click the image for more info.

Commentary: Put Petaluma’s downtown overlay referendum on the June ballot “Over 6,000 people signed a petition to put the zoning overlay approved by the City Council on a ballot, so let’s do it. Let the people speak.”

Commentary: Put Petaluma’s downtown overlay referendum on the June ballot. Click the image for more info.

These 5 Bay Area Eddie Bauer stores could close amid reports of pending bankruptcy The 106-year-old outdoor wear chain Eddie Bauer is reportedly pursuing bankruptcy protection and planning to close all 200-plus stores in North America. That could affect the three North Bay locati…

These 5 Bay Area Eddie Bauer stores could close amid reports of pending bankruptcy. Click the image for more info.

Petaluma school district leaders drill down on $6.1 million in potential cuts The Board of Education is expected to vote on the cuts Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Petaluma school district leaders drill down on $6.1 million in potential cuts. Click the image for more info.

Annual homeless counts go forward in Sonoma, Napa counties as funding worries weigh on local agencies Annual homeless counts in Napa and Sonoma counties were conducted last week, with some housing advocates fearing more people living on the streets due to vanishing affordable housing, economic unce…

Annual homeless counts go forward in Sonoma, Napa counties as funding worries weigh on local agencies. Click the image for more info.

LumaCon draws hundreds of costumed comic fans and artists to Petaluma Annual celebration of comic art marked its 12th year this weekend

LumaCon draws hundreds of costumed comic fans and artists to Petaluma. Click the image for more info.

Basketball: Casa Grande boys, Ukiah girls clinch share of league titles Plus: More results from around the region, including wins by the Sonoma Academy boys, and the Santa Rosa and Windsor girls.

Basketball: Casa Grande boys, Ukiah girls clinch share of league titles. Click the image for more info.

‘American Denim’: Petaluma lensman chronicles changing textile industry New book illustrates historic changes at White Oak Mill, once the largest manufacturer of denim in the world.

‘American Denim’: Petaluma lensman chronicles changing textile industry. Click the image for more info.

Look who attended North Bay Business Journal’s Book of Lists reception The North Bay business community gathered Thursday, Jan. 29, at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts for a premiere networking event – the 2026 Book of Lists. Compiled by the North Bay Business…

Look who attended North Bay Business Journal’s Book of Lists reception. Click the image for more info.

‘American Denim’: Petaluma lensman chronicles changing textile industry New book illustrates historic changes at White Oak Mill, once the largest manufacturer of denim in the world.

‘American Denim’: Petaluma lensman chronicles changing textile industry. Click the image for more info.

Petaluma police: Impaired man’s dog, other driver hurt in wrong-way crash A barrier blocking one lane of Pine View Way was installed there after a deadly crash in 2024.

Petaluma police: Impaired man’s dog, other driver hurt in wrong-way crash. Click the image for more info.

Saks Off 5th in Petaluma among 70 planned store closures amid reorganization effort Here’s when the going-out-of-business sale at Saks outlet store in Sonoma County is set to start in February. It’s part of a closure of dozens of locations as the luxury retailer seeks …

Saks Off 5th in Petaluma among 70 planned store closures amid reorganization effort. Click the image for more info.

School leaders consider new protocols in case ICE comes to Petaluma campuses “ICE themselves is a threat to public safety,” said board member Ellen Webster.

School leaders consider new protocols in case ICE comes to Petaluma campuses. Click the image for more info.

Enter Petaluma People’s Choice Awards Here’s your chance to nominate your favorite local businesses, services and restaurants. Nominate your favorite now through Feb. 22.

Enter Petaluma People’s Choice Awards. Click the image for more info.

School leaders consider new protocols in case ICE comes to Petaluma campuses “ICE themselves is a threat to public safety,” said board member Ellen Webster.

School leaders consider new protocols in case ICE comes to Petaluma campuses. Click the image for more info.

‘Fearless investigations’: New Eames show opens at Petaluma Arts Center Resident artists showcase a “legacy of agriculture and making” created at the Eames Ranch.

‘Fearless investigations’: New Eames show opens at Petaluma Arts Center. Click the image for more info.

Basketball roundup: Casa Grande boys, Maria Carrillo girls get big wins Plus: More results from around the region, including victories by the Cardinal Newman, Ukiah and Piner girls teams.

Basketball roundup: Casa Grande boys, Maria Carrillo girls get big wins. Click the image for more info.

‘In solidarity with Minneapolis’: Scenes from Monday’s downtown Petaluma protest Good’s killing brought an estimated 300 to 350 people to Lucchesi Park. Pretti’s killing brought similar numbers to Walnut Park on Monday.

‘In solidarity with Minneapolis’: Scenes from Monday’s downtown Petaluma protest. Click the image for more info.

New carpool lane hours coming to Highway 101 in Sonoma, Marin counties The new hours for high occupancy vehicles on Highway 101 in Sonoma and Marin counties are expected to begin next month, reversing course on a highly unpopular shift made in September.

New carpool lane hours coming to Highway 101 in Sonoma, Marin counties. Click the image for more info.

‘In solidarity with Minneapolis’: Scenes from Monday’s downtown Petaluma protest Good’s killing brought an estimated 300 to 350 people to Lucchesi Park. Pretti’s killing brought similar numbers to Walnut Park on Monday.

‘In solidarity with Minneapolis’: Scenes from Monday’s downtown Petaluma protest. Click the image for more info.

Sudden closure of Petaluma's Cavanagh pool leaves swimmers high and dry The well-used pool at Cavanagh Recreation Center had to be temporarily closed for safety reasons, city staff said.

Sudden closure of Petaluma's Cavanagh pool leaves swimmers high and dry. Click the image for more info.

Butter & Egg Days parade to celebrate America’s 250th, Petaluma style Parade entry applications and Good Egg nominations are now open.

Butter & Egg Days parade to celebrate America’s 250th, Petaluma style. Click the image for more info.