Photos: Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade, A Holiday Favorite

Thousands lined the banks of the Petaluma River for the holiday tradition. To the delight of children, even Santa Claus made an appearance.

Point Fire Erupts Near Highway 37 In Sonoma County

The wildfire broke out near Sears Point, charring 50 acres, according to Cal Fire.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Petaluma Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Sonoma County.

Teacher Mourned; Detective Honored; Cooling Centers: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Memorial Service Held For Santa Rosa PD Detective Lost To COVID

Detective Marylou Armer, a Napa County resident, died March 31, 2020, of COVID-19 complications. Her life was celebrated Thursday.

High Temps To Hit Petaluma: Heat Advisory

Find out how high the temperatures are forecast to climb in Petaluma.

City Of Petaluma: Business Update For July 8th, 2021

So, let's get to work! Please take a few moments to review the updates and resources below. Feel free to reach out to us directly (econd ...

Voter's Choice Act: Sonoma County Registrar Of Voters Office Seeks Public Input

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office is seeking public input on a draft version of its election administration plan that has bee ...

Earthquakes; Russian River Shuttle; Film Festival A Go: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Suspected DUI Driver Hits Car, Leads Cops On Pursuit: Petaluma PD

"Luckily, the occupant of the parked vehicle was uninjured."

City Of Petaluma: Community Update For July 7, 2021

See the latest announcement from the City of Petaluma.

Sonoma County Regional Parks Launches Shuttle Between Santa Rosa, Russian River Beaches 

The new service provides weekend transportation for summer visitors.

Petaluma Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Sonoma County decreased recently.

PG&E Extends Moratorium On Service Disconnections

However, PG&E said other emergency customer protections put in place during the pandemic have expired.

Santa Rosa Man Convicted Of DUI Murder

Defendant Fernando Aguilera, 33 of Santa Rosa, CA was convicted on Friday July 2, 2021 of Second-Degree Murder for the death of Rosa Lua ...

Sonoma County Assessment Roll Hits Historic $100 Billion

Sonoma County's net assessment has hit an all-time high of $101,756,932,176.00, an increase of 3.23 percent over last year, according to ...

How Moms Talk About Themselves Matters

How moms talk to themselves matters when parenting girls. It's important for moms to remember daughters are influenced by their words.

Sonoma County Government: County Russian River Confluence Kicks Off Revitalization Project Aimed At Improving Health Of River Communitie ...

The County of Sonoma, in collaboration with the Russian River Confluence, will be launching the Russian River Revitalization project thi ...

Sonoma County Government: More Than 325,000 Sonoma County Residents Now Vaccinated

Sonoma County today surpassed 325,000 residents who have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and this weekend the county is ...

How Petaluma Home Values Have Changed Since Last Year

Even amid economic uncertainty, California home prices broke records this year. See how Petaluma fared.

Sonoma County Government: Serial Pedophile Denied Parole

Dallas Goosen, 64 years old of Santa Rosa, was denied parole after a hearing held at California State Prison, Vacaville on June 30, 2021 ...

Petaluma Police Arrest Burglary Suspect

A man was arrested on suspicion of stealing items from a business after the establishment's alarm system alerted police.

SMART, Golden Gate Ferry 4th Of July Special: The Best Of The Bay

SMART, Golden Gate Ferry announced free, reduce fares over the Fourth of July weekend — celebrating the "Best of the Bay."

Fireworks Near Me: Petaluma’s 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Petaluma.

Ferry To Offer 4th Of July Late-Night Shuttle To Sonoma County

There will be special ferry service Sunday for people who went to the fireworks show in San Francisco and need to get back to the North Bay.

City Of Petaluma: Community Update For June 30, 2021

4th of July is a few days away and we are so excited to share our City-sponsored firework show high in the skies above Petaluma this yea ...

Sonoma County Awarded $37M FEMA Grant To Mitigate Wildfire Risks To Life, Property And The Environment

President Joe Biden announced today that the County of Sonoma will receive a $37 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Age ...

Sonoma County Beaches Earn A Grades On Beach Report Card

For the third year in a row, all seven of the county's beaches received top marks from Heal The Bay.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Petaluma Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Petaluma area high schools.

Jury Convicts Windsor Man Of Murder For Driving Drunk And Killing Man In Head-On Collision

After less than three hours of deliberations, a Sonoma County jury found defendant Josimar Ortiz-Ortiz, 29 years old of Windsor, guilty.

Mountain Lion Sightings Confirmed Overnight In Petaluma: Police

Authorities are monitoring the lion's movements. Anyone who sees the lion should NOT approach it but should call 911, police said.

Fatal Scooter Crash; Contractor Sting; Concert Series: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Petaluma Woman Faces Federal Embezzlement, Bank Fraud Charges

The 48-year-old is accused of embezzling a total of nearly $820,000 from two North Bay employers, federal authorities said.

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PEF Hosts a Restaurant Raffle to Support Local Eateries and Benefit all Local Students and Schools

Drowning Victim ID'd; Fundraiser Brings Relief: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Three Sonoma State Students Receive The Acclaimed Sally Casanova Scholarship

Among students pursuing a Ph.D. degree, very few are from underrepresented or ethnic minority groups. Enter the CSU's Sally Casanova Pre ...

Sonoma State University And California Wine Leaders Advance Industry Diversity With Launch Of Wine Business Ins ...

The WBI Inclusive Excellence Program is the most recent initiative launched at SSU by wine industry partners. In 2017, the WBI Board of ...

State Board Voids Provisions Of Sonoma County Measure P

The law enforcement oversight measure was approved by voters in November 2020.

Sonoma County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Petaluma area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Petaluma Man Accused Of Failing To Register As Sex Offender

Police made contact with the 25-year-old at a homeless encampment along the Petaluma River.