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Ranch fire biggest in state history
The blaze, which was started on July 27, had consumed 287,479 acres throughout Mendocino, Lake and Colusa counties as of Sunday night, according to Cal Fire.
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Should campfires be allowed at Lake Sonoma?
Green-bin dilemma: Will Sonoma County deal with its own compost?
Fire chiefs seek $42 million more a year to bolster services, staffing
Tell us: What are your favorite workday lunch spots in Sonoma County?
Petaluma firefighters see increased workload
Petaluma responders train to handle campus gunman

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Petaluma Tudor on the market for $1,050,000
Charming Petaluma home on the market for $599,000
Penngrove July 4th parade

Petaluma distiller Griffo, Equator collaborate on coffee liqueur

To mark the release of its new cold brew coffee liqueur, Griffo will hold a brunch on Aug. 25.

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Live map: See the River and Ranch fires of Mendocino/Lake counties in real time

This continuously updated map shows the current hot spots and fire lines of the River fire and Ranch fire burning in Mendocino and Lake counties.

Petaluma waterfront winery plan scrutinized

The Planning Commission wants more river access from Adobe Road’s Turning Basin proposal.

Petaluma company envisions a world without plastic

World Centric, headquartered in Petaluma, makes plant-based utensils and aims to eliminate plastics.

Summer Events Roundup: Brad Paisley sings, Broadway dances, Shakespeare goes wild, and more.

Shakespeare on the River and much more

Mockup of bathtub art project planned for Water Street

A ‘story pole’ event will to let the public see the shape and comment on the controversial installation.

Petaluma teen wins North America beauty pageant

Madelyn Testa was crowned Miss Teen North America.

Traxx Bar is all about flavor with no fuss

Pro tip: Order the pickles at this Petaluma bar food haven

Power agency resumes electric vehicle incentive program

Local power agency puts up $1.5 million to boost electric vehicle sales and provide home chargers.
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Petaluma firefighters see increased workload
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Petaluma distiller Griffo, Equator collaborate on coffee liqueur
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Petaluma responders train to handle campus gunman
Ranch fire biggest in state history

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Entertainment
Why fast-rising musician Amanda Shires can’t wait to play Petaluma
What books are your neigbors reading this week?
Cinema Toast: Audaciousness works in Spike Lee’s outrageous new film
Petaluma’s Past: ‘Yes’ to women, ‘No’ to booze in 1919
Guess who needs help? Police dogs, dancers, farm-kids and more
Sports
Petaluma teen off to hot start with national baseball team
Leghorns battling back
Area football teams scrimmage as season nears
Leghorns open Regional play against Nevada champion
River Town Racers win 19 medals in Nationals
Obits
Rohnert Park co-founder Maurice Fredericks dies at 93
Glen Ghilotti, Petaluma construction company founder, dies at 59
Doc a friend, sports fan
Don Ramatici, consummate Petaluman, dies
JoAnn Ritko Pozzi, groundbreaking Petaluma business woman, dies at 75
Opinion
A win in fight over casinos
Lynch Creek can be best city spot
Keep lights on at Arts Center
Even in tolerant Petaluma
Don’t halt road repair progress
Schools
Training program seeks to address shortage of construction workers
Paun named director of counselors at St. Vincent
Petaluma nonprofit counsels youth
SRJC will host Food & Wine Classic on July 8
Tomales grads awarded $430,000 in college aid
Polls
Poll: Winery shouldn’t need to build bike path
Poll: City got small cell tower policy right
Poll respondents want ban on plastic straws
Poll: Time to ban firework sales in Petaluma
Poll: Don’t make affordable housing mandatory
News
Petaluma distiller Griffo, Equator collaborate on coffee liqueur
Ranch fire biggest in state history
Should campfires be allowed at Lake Sonoma?
Green-bin dilemma: Will Sonoma County deal with its own compost?
Fire chiefs seek $42 million more a year to bolster services, staffing
Dining
A golden anniversary for Dinucci’s of Valley Ford
Petaluma Around the Clock: Sunrise at the Mary Isaak Center
Leeks, celery root, Asian pears
Markets bustle in the fall
Sax’s Joint in Petaluma a modern classic diner
Music
Why fast-rising musician Amanda Shires can’t wait to play Petaluma
Summer Events Roundup: Beer Circus, Progressive Festival, Pet-a-Llama Comedy shows
Soul-man Booker T. Jones brings Memphis mojo to Petaluma
Beating the heat in Petaluma and beyond
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