Petaluma government news

• SMART comments stall city plans

  By JANELLE WETZSTEIN, ARGUS-COURIER STAFF

  Tuesday May 21, 2013 1:36 pm

  

  Map by Gary Newman

  Development plan for the area around Petaluma’s downtown SMART train station derailed.

• Petaluma leaders hear pitch for local power agency

  By JULIE JOHNSON, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Tuesday May 21, 2013 8:56 am

  Have not indicated whether or not they'll support proposal.

• City could be facing budget deficit

  By JANELLE WETZSTEIN, ARGUS-COURIER STAFF

  Monday May 20, 2013 1:33 pm

  Though this year's budget is balanced, rising pension costs are creating a long-term deficit.

• Petaluma council pleased with budget outlook

  By LORI A. CARTER, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Tuesday May 14, 2013 7:21 am

  Petaluma City Council members appeared pleased with the city's short-term financial outlook.

• Petaluma looks to rebuild emergency fund as budget picture brightens

  By LORI A. CARTER, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Monday May 13, 2013 6:49 am

  Increased sales tax revenues among factors helping city budget.

• Sonoma County power agency plan scrambles political allegiances

  By BRETT WILKISON, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Friday May 10, 2013 9:09 am

  

  Plans for a public power agency have scrambled politics in Sonoma County.

• Policing parking

  By JANELLE WETZSTEIN, ARGUS-COURIER STAFF

  Thursday May 9, 2013 8:47 am

  City considers using police to enforce two-hour parking at the River Plaza Shopping Center.

• Proposed riverfront project to bring 2,500 jobs to Petaluma

  By LORI A. CARTER, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Tuesday May 7, 2013 8:51 am

  

  Development promises nearly 2,500 temporary and permanent jobs.

• Outcry grows over dead birds

  By JAMIE HANSEN, ARGUS-COURIER STAFF

  Friday May 3, 2013 9:00 am

  

  Bird advocates continue to decry netting they say is trapping birds under highway bridges.

• Racing to bring Wi-Fi to Petaluma

  Friday April 26, 2013 11:00 am

  

  Company still hoping to meet goal of providing Wi-Fi by parade day.

• City officials seek more information in county power deal

  By JANELLE WETZSTEIN, ARGUS-COURIER STAFF

  Thursday April 25, 2013 12:42 pm

  

  As the county moves forward with plan, Petaluma officials remain cautious.

• Walnut Park improvements underway

  Thursday April 25, 2013 10:38 am

  

  Petaluma Service Alliance continues its ongoing renovation of the park.

• Injured police dog Rico arrives home after surgery

  By JANELLE WETZSTEIN, ARGUS-COURIER STAFF

  Thursday April 25, 2013 8:50 am

  

  After surgery for major injuries from a fall, Rico arrived home to begin recuperating.

• Sonoma County kick starts a public power agency

  By BRETT WILKISON, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Wednesday April 24, 2013 10:28 am

  

  The Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted to implement a public power program.

• Petaluma seeks to fill committee vacancies

  By LORI A. CARTER, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Wednesday April 24, 2013 9:29 am

  City accepting applications for several committees.