When grace lifts up homeless
COTS spells salvation to people on the brink -- including its new manager.
Old Redwood Highway: Penngrove, poultry boomtown
Bill McCarter opened his 'Electric Hatchery' in 1927 at 5701 Old Redwood Highway in Penngrove. Today, it is an official Sonoma County Landmark.
12 Dancing Princesses premieres May 18
Students from The O'Brien Center will perform the full-length ballet based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale as part of a dancers' showcase.
The Week in Petaluma, May 5-12
A series on living with diabetes starts this week, along with a presentation on value creation at the Science Buzz Cafe, a 35th anniversary benefit for PEP Housing, the Old Adobe's Living History Day, the Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa and Beer Tasting, a chance to go in-depth at Shollenberger Park and the Friends of the Petaluma Library's spring book sale.
Looking Back, May 5, 1913
Take a look back at what was happening in Petaluma a century ago.
Casa’s Gongora receives PD Youth Service Award
Casa Grande High School student Jhordy Gongora was one of 10 Sonoma County High School seniors honored Wednesday, May 1 at the Press Democrat’s 25th annual Community Youth Service Awards. Students were chosen for their leadership and community contributions. Gongora, a member of the Petaluma Youth Commission, has been dancing with Chan Kahal, a Yucatecan [...]
Spotted in Petaluma: Landing a big bass
Nick Wilkinson of Santa Rosa snagged a 15-pound, 30-inch striped bass in the Petaluma River.
The Week in Petaluma, March 31-April 7
Interesting things upcoming this week in the city by the river: Tech N9ne, a talk on extremophiles, how to have healthier families, a Taize service, a Pickleball clinic, the Mad Hatter Ball and a family bird walk.
Looking Back, March 17, 1913
Take a look back at what was happening in Petaluma a century ago.
The Week in Petaluma, Feb. 3-10
Hey kids, take a look, this class is for you. Meret Piderman offers sewing classes for kids 8-12. You’ll have a chance to upcycle an old sweater and pair of jeans into a skirt, bag and toys and learn a variety of stitches. The class, for all experience levels, is from 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. [...]