Petaluma government news

• City explains high water bills

  Thursday February 16, 2012 2:18 pm

  Several residents reported an unwelcome increase in January water bills.

• Friedman's seeks return to city through Deer Creek Village project

  By JAMIE HANSEN, ARGUS-COURIER STAFF

  Thursday February 16, 2012 9:38 am

  

  Will locally owned retailer soften opposition to shopping center development?

• SMART buys a (draw)bridge

  By BOB NORBERG, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Tuesday February 14, 2012 7:30 am

  

  SMART plans to buy a used draw bridge to replace the old bridge over the Petaluma River.

• Chain-link fence near old trestle has nearby businesses up in arms

  By LORI A. CARTER, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Sunday February 12, 2012 3:00 am

  

  A 6-foot-tall chain-link fence has been erected next to a dilapidated downtown trestle.

• Future of redevelopment murky

  By RAY HOLLEY, FOR THE ARGUS-COURIER

  Thursday February 9, 2012 1:31 pm

  

  Redevelopment agencies were officially dissolved on Feb. 1, but unwinding them will take years.

• Sonoma County supervisors cap pot clinics at nine

  By BRETT WILKISON, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Wednesday February 8, 2012 8:43 am

  Supervisors approve number for medical marijuana outlets in areas outside city limits.

• Sonoma County supervisors float property tax idea for roads

  By BRETT WILKISON, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Wednesday February 8, 2012 8:14 am

  

  Supervisors ponder a countywide road maintenance district.

• Council could limit iPad, electronics use

  By LORI A. CARTER, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Tuesday February 7, 2012 8:51 am

  

  City Council may restrict officials' use of electronic devices during meetings.

• City, non-profits file appeal in Dutra suit

  By JAMIE HANSEN, ARGUS-COURIER STAFF

  Monday February 6, 2012 1:22 pm

  

  The coalition legally contesting the Dutra asphalt plant officially filed an appeal on Friday.

• County seeks private operators for vets halls

  By BRETT WILKISON, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Monday February 6, 2012 8:53 am

  

  The future of Sonoma County's seven, aging veterans buildings is in flux.

• Are iPads in public meetings OK?

  By LORI A. CARTER, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Sunday February 5, 2012 8:37 am

  

  A city official objected when Councilman Gabe Kearney used an iPad to read a document during a recen…

• Public to have input on next police chief

  By LORI A. CARTER, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Thursday February 2, 2012 5:10 pm

  

  Community will have input in the selection process of permanent chief, city manager says.

• Citizens engage in road repair issue

  By LOIS PEARLMAN, FOR THE ARGUS-COURIER

  Thursday February 2, 2012 1:55 pm

  

  Condition of county roads continues to deteriorate radically.

• Sonoma County dissolves redevelopment agency

  Wednesday February 1, 2012 8:37 am

  The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday formally dissolved its redevelopment agency.

• Petaluma City Council to discuss labor contracts in closed session

  By LORI A. CARTER, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

  Monday January 30, 2012 12:48 pm

  Petaluma City Council members will meet in closed session today to discuss labor contracts.