Don't Miss TOP today! You're going to love it.

The weather today is going to be a perfect 79 degrees - perfect for taking a stroll in Petaluma downtown.  Today is different - Why? because you get big bonuses for doing so - just today.  It's the 11th Annual Taste of Petaluma.  You not only get a beautiful day to take a stroll, but your also get to enjoy live music, sampling of Petaluma's awesome culinary scene, tastings of local libations,, and some hometown shopping with our excellent merchants.

Check out their new website with all the details and a map to help plan your route on this culinary walking journey tasteofpetaluma.com. What’s more you ask? All the proceeds go to support the Cinnabar Theater Children’s programs cinnabartheater.org/. 

This event takes place today from 11:30AM-4PM in downtown Petaluma. Ticket packages for $40 gives you 10 tastings you can buy them from their website or in Putnam Plaza (129 Petaluma Blvd. N.) the day of the even starting at 10:30.

Today! Free summer fun will be had by all at the 15th Annual Art & Garden Festival

Don't miss this great event today from 11am to 5PM in downtown Petaluma. While it is THEE place to be for art and garden enthusiasts who will enjoy local crafters, artisans and gardeners, it’s also a great place for friends and families who simply want to enjoy live music (on two stages), local wineries and breweries, restaurants and fine food purveyors offering their tastings (you have to purchase a tasting package to enjoy the libation and food). Bands will be a local variety to include Soul Section, Foxes in the Henhouse, Hot Grubb, and Kevin Durkin & Friends. Artists of all ages will be demonstrating their skill at chalk art. 

Petaluma Entrepreneur Nicole Smartt Releases New Book

Petaluma's Nicole Smartt releases new book  "From Receptionist to Boss: Real-Life Advice for Getting Ahead at Work". Having advanced from receptionist to business owner in less than seven years, Nicole Smartt offers a goldmine of information to anyone wanting to become extraordinarily successful in their career.

Buy it today.

California Coast features piece on “Petalumer’s” American Graffiti

Petaluman filmmaker Ali Afshar releases movie “The Dog Lover”

Opening at Petaluma Boulevard 14 Theater July 8-14, 2016

Emmi acquires American artisan cheese maker Petaluma based Cowgirl Creamery

From Food & Beverage:


Dairy company Emmi has entered into a merger with cheese maker Cowgirl Creamery and the associated Tomales Bay Foods, which will allow it to strengthen its position in sustainably produced speciality cow’s milk cheeses.

In addition, Emmi said that it would benefit from the strong voice of the Petaluma, California-based company in the American artisan cheese community.

Go to http://bit.ly/EmmiAcquiresCowgirlCreamery to read the rest of the article.

Connie Williams writes 'Memorial Day Resources for Your Classroom' for KQED Education Space

Connie Williams, Teacher Librarian at Petaluma High School writes about Memorial Day Resources for Your Classroom in KQED Education Space - to read her article go to http://bit.ly/MemorialDayClassroom

Petaluma's mandatory water savings reducing and may soon be over

By GUY KOVNER THE PRESS DEMOCRAT 



For most Sonoma County residents, the days of strict water savings mandates could be over by summer, a result of brimful reservoirs and a dramatic shift this week in state water conservation rules.

Santa Rosa and five other Sonoma County water providers should be excused from state-ordered water-saving standards as soon as next month under California’s updated conservation campaign, tailored for the first time to match regulations to the reality of regional water supplies, officials said Friday.

To read the entire Press Democrat article go to http://bit.ly/MandatoryWaterSavingsOver

Petaluma Native & UCSB Gaucho Senior Pitcher, Ashley Ludlow, Gets First All-Conference Selection

Ashley Ludlow made her first career all-conference selection as an honorable mention. Read more here http://bit.ly/AshleyLudlow

City of Petaluma pushes Corona Road SMART train station by waiving $2.4 million in fees

By ERIC GNECKOW ARGUS-COURIER STAFF | May 21, 2016, 12:01AM

The city is offering to waive $2.4 million in fees that would otherwise impact construction of a parking structure at a possible east side passenger rail station at Corona Road and North McDowell Boulevard, a move that comes as Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit officials continue closed-door talks over a possible alternative site.

To read the complete article go to http://bit.ly/PetalumaSMART

VIDEO: 13 Year Old Shocks By Breaking 61-year Old Track Record

13 year old William Fatu from Santa Rosa breaks 61-year history track record at Petaluma Speedway in his mini stock racer.

Earlier in April this year he also made headlines in the Press Democrat in article Future looks bright for teen Santa Rosa car racer Will Fatu. 

St Francis Winery CEO Christopher Silva Born in Petaluma into a deep-rooted Swiss-Italian dairy family

St. Francis Winery CEO Christopher Silva a lifelong learner, By Chris Smith Press Democrat

Photo By Christopher Chung, Press Democrat

Born in Petaluma into a deep-rooted Swiss-Italian dairy family, Silva was 15 and bike-delivering The Press Democrat in Santa Rosa’s Town & Country neighborhood when he set his sights on becoming a grocery bagger at the small-chain gourmet supermarket on Fourth Street.

That certainly goes for his late grandfather, Petaluma dairyman William Cassina. “He always said, ‘Every job is important. Respect everyone who works,’” Silva said.

For the rest of the article go to http://bit.ly/StFrancisWinery

Sculpture crafted by Ilana Spector and Mark Grieve of Petaluma, California

May 21: Annual Garden Celebration Highlighted By New Book

By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide The Norfolk’s Botanical Garden (NBG) has been the destination of thousands of tourists and gardeners during the course of its existence. This weekend, the city and NBG will host the 8th annual celebration to honor the 200 Black women and 20 Black men whose labor....

The sculpture, crafted by Ilana Spector and Mark Grieve of Petaluma, California, was framed to represent the various themes of the Garden http://bit.ly/PetalumaSculpture

Petaluma Ca’s Kala Brand Music Sales Boom

Petaluma’s Kala Brand Music has experienced years of double-digit growth to 2015 sales of $20.2 million from about 400,000 instruments.

Got to http://bit.ly/KalaBrandMusic to learn more.

Sonoma County’s first railway, the Petaluma & Haystack

Petaluma Haystack Bridge

The history of Sonoma County’s railroads - Sonoma County’s first railway, the Petaluma & Haystack, had already been running for five years; it was two miles long and powered by mules .

People Waiting For Train in Front of Petaluma Hotel in 1920s

For the rest of the story go to the Press Democrat article http://bit.ly/SonomaRailHistory

Library not obvious study spot? Petaluma’s popular Acre Coffee welcomes students to study

Students come here to enjoy fresh organic coffee and kombucha, and to use the upstairs studying tables with lamps, plug-ins for a quick study session. 


For the rest of the story - go to Sonoma State Star website http://bit.ly/StudentsLikeAcreCoffee 

Car broken down? Here comes Petaluma Ca Yuba electronic assist Spicy Curry “cargo” capable bicycles

If your car breaks down in the Embarcadero area of downtown San Francisco and you call AAA for roadside assistance, don’t expect a tow truck to show up.

Instead, keep an eye out for the tow bike.

AAA is deploying a fleet of two new electric-assisted bicycles equipped to supply rapid response light duty service along the San Francisco waterfront from the Ferry Building to Ghirardelli Square at Fisherman’s Wharf.

For the rest of the article go to Central Valley Business Times website http://bit.ly/YubaBicycles

Petaluma's JOBY Elevates Portable Bluetooth Speakers With All-Terrain GorillaPod Speaker Stand

With the GorillaPod Speaker Stand, music lovers and podcast enthusiasts can securely hold their speaker and place it almost anywhere. Sturdy rubber feet and wrappable GorillaPod legs help secure a wireless speaker in all kinds of places, uneven surfaces and challenging terrains such as on a tree limb, tent, rock, the beach, a vehicle tailgate, and many more surfaces. Accommodating portable speakers up to two pounds in weight, the GorillaPod Speaker Stand features a cinch cord to wrap and tighten speakers securely in place. In addition, Bluetooth speakers with a ¼"-20 mount can connect directly to the GorillaPod legs.

For more information go to http://bit.ly/JobyGorillaPodSpeaker

Best Brewery: Lagunitas

VIA Sonoma State STAR // BRANDON STACHNIK: LAGUNITAS OFFERS MORE THAN JUST GREAT BEER WITH DAILY BREWERY TOURS, LIVE MUSIC AND A MENU THAT CHANGES EVERY WEEK.

Knowing your beer in Sonoma County is becoming just as important as knowing your wine. With so many craft breweries in the area, a lot of college-aged beer drinkers can’t even get to every one before graduating. When they do try, Lagunitas is usually the first stop. The Petaluma-based brewery is one of the most renowned in the area, and it’s easy to tell why it earned the title of “Best Local Brewery.”

For more go to http://bit.ly/BestBreweryLagunitas 

Video: Where's Bixby pays tribute and gives a Dog Bless Willie Nelson on his 83rd Ruffday

While riding through Petaluma

VIDEO: #Petaluma High School Drum Line Championship Performance in Pleasanton