Petaluma is home to some amazing local businesses, and we are excited to start highlighting a few as part of our new Small Business Spotlight feature. [Español abajo] And for our first feature, we went back to where it all began: the Petaluma egg! Tucked away along the 101 on Transport Way you will find … Continued
We are Petaluma Proud of the star pups that make “Read to a Dog” a favorite event every Wednesday, 2-3PM at the Petaluma Library! [Español abajo] On special afternoons you’ll find dogs like Willa, Thalia and Cody who are specially trained to be reading and comfort dogs to young visitors. These pups and their owners … Continued
The Saxelby family makes us Petaluma Proud with their unwavering dedication to our community! [Español abajo] Sisters Kimberly and Tiffany Saxelby worked for years at the former Pepper’s Restaurant, balancing work and single motherhood with pride. Their father, “Sax,” often encouraged them to start their own business. After his passing, a vacancy at the former … Continued
Keith Benson is building the confidence and skills of Petaluma students with his inspiring Auto and Metal Shop program at Petaluma High School. [Español abajo] We are #PetalumaProud to celebrate this Petaluma native and PHS alumni who returned to create unique opportunities for students interested in the trades and grow a program that’s impact can … Continued
Ed Cerar, Petaluma’s #1 anti-graffiti volunteer, started his crusade against graffiti in 1998, when, as a new retiree, he approached the City’s Police and Public Works Departments offering to clean city property that had been vandalized or tagged with graffiti. Since then, Ed has volunteered hundreds of hours removing graffiti from alleyways, buildings, parks, and … Continued
Renee Ho, she/her/ella, is a force for love within our community. [Español abajo] We are “Petaluma Proud” to shine a light on all the love she celebrates and protects in Petaluma and beyond. Her beautiful and diverse family includes a spectrum of people, including those in the LGBTQ+ community. She saw the challenges they experienced, … Continued
This month, we are Petaluma Proud of super volunteer, Mike Watt! [Español abajo]This Cherry Valley Teacher volunteers EVERYWHERE! Mike delivers food for Meals on Wheels, spends his weekends at Rebuilding Together, puts on Lumacon, plants trees with ReLeaf Petaluma, cleans the River with Friends of the Petaluma River, volunteers at Rivertown Revival, assists at Petaluma … Continued
In this month’s Petaluma Proud profile, we are excited to celebrate National Roller Skating Champion, Neha Vasudevan! [Español abajo] Neha practices 20 hours a week honing her skills and training to reach her future goal of being a member of Team USA. She dreams of inspiring others to take up skating and would love to … Continued
Photo Credit: Bryce Kanights | Crédito de la foto: Bryce Kanights We are #PetalumaProud of skateboarder, Minna Stess! 🛹 [Español abajo] This Petaluma teen is on her way to the Paris Olympics to represent Team USA in Park Skate on August 6th, 2024! Check out Minna at the X Games on June 28-30th, 2024 in … Continued
Let’s celebrate, Petaluma! [Español abajo] Petaluma was born (officially incorporated as a charter city) on April 12th, 1858, making us one of California’s oldest — and greatest — cities. We rose to prominence as the “egg basket” of the world, and remain a vibrant center of agriculture, viticulture, and unparalleled natural beauty. We also happen … Continued
