Category: Community Update Archive – English

Residential Tenancy Protections – June 15, 2023

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL   In January 2020 California’s Tenant Protection Act (TPA) went into effect which significantly changed the rules around renting residential property, including rent stabilization which limits how landlords can raise rent and when they can terminate rental agreements.   In May of this year, Petaluma City Council adopted an ordinance (set … Continued

The Inside Scoop on Food Trucks in Petaluma

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL   Running a food truck might seem straightforward, but there’s more to it than you might think! These roving restaurants have several safety and regulatory hoops to jump through. Keeping it Healthy and Safe Before selling any food, approval from the Health Department (managed by the County of Sonoma) is … Continued

Blue Zones Project Petaluma Launches to Transform Community’s Well-Being

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL   PRESS RELEASE June 7, 2023 – Healthy Petaluma District and Foundation (Healthy Petaluma), formerly known as the Petaluma Health Care District, and the City of Petaluma announce the launch of a city-wide Blue Zones Project to help residents live better, longer lives. Blue Zones Project is a comprehensive initiative … Continued

DROUGHT UPDATE

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL   Good news, Petaluma! Water supply in local drinking water reservoirs – Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma – have recovered after reaching historically low levels following three years of severe drought. On April 17, 2023, in response to water supply recovery, Petaluma City Council rescinded the Local Drought Emergency Proclamation … Continued

City of Petaluma Selects IntegrAssure, LLC, as First Independent Police Auditor 

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Petaluma, CA — 4/18/2023 —  The City of Petaluma proudly announces the appointment of IntegrAssure, LLC as its first Independent Police Auditor (IPA), following a thorough evaluation of proposals and interviews. The rigorous selection process included feedback from community leaders and existing clients to ensure the … Continued

Full Closure of US-101 South, starting 9 p.m. March 25

PRESS RELEASE VIA CALTRANS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full closure of US-101 southbound in Marin County as PG&E performs Gas Line Work on Redwood Boulevard Workday: Saturday, March 25 from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 26 MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans will close US-101 southbound from Petaluma at State Route 116 (Lakeville Highway) to … Continued

Public Works & Utilities Department Spotlight #4

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL     Welcome to our 4th Public Works & Utilities (PW&U) Department Spotlight! This week, we’ll look at how PW&U works to ensure their projects support community priorities.     SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY’S NEEDS & VALUES   The Petaluma City Council has a tradition of regularly establishing goals and priorities after extensive … Continued

TENANT PROTECTIONS WORKSHOPS

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL     TENANT PROTECTIONS ORDINANCE INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS Wednesday, Feb. 1 on Zoom  |  Saturday, Feb. 4 In-Person   Renters, landlords, and all interested Petaluma community members are invited to join the City of Petaluma’s upcoming informational workshops to learn about the current Tenant Protections Ordinance. Spanish translation will be available … Continued

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