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The Petaluma River flows from its headwaters on Sonoma Mountain, past the city of Petaluma and out to San Pablo Bay. With a watershed smaller than that of neighboring Sonoma Creek, it was called Petaluma Creek up until about 1960, though most of it is actually a tidal slough. River, creek, slough … What’s the...

The Jewel of Petaluma The Petaluma River defines our historic downtown area and is a major attraction for recreational boaters, rowers, kayakers, photographers, bird watchers and anglers to explore, play or just relax. Only two miles from downtown, this serene haven for bird watchers seems hundreds of miles from civilization. Over 200 species of birds...

Get about business certificate fees in Petaluma, which differ depending on the business type and are managed by the Finance Department.

Who is Affected? This law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to suspend or revoke the driving privilege of any person arrested for driving under the influence who: Takes a breath test which shows a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or more, 0.05% or more if under age 21; or Takes a blood...

Authority Under California law (Government Code Sections 13959-13969.3), qualifying victims of crime may receive financial assistance for losses resulting from a crime when these losses cannot be reimbursed by other sources. The State Board of Control (Board), Victims of Crime Program (Program), administers California's Crime Victim Compensation Program. Losses That May Be Covered Medical/Dental Mental...

Want To Make Life Harder For Criminals? By taking a few simple precautions, you can reduce the risk to yourself, and also discourage those who commit crimes. Be Prepared Always be alert and aware of the people around you. Educate yourself concerning prevention tactics. Be aware of locations and situations which would make you vulnerable...

What is Neighborhood Watch? Neighborhood watch is a crime prevention program, which enlists the active participation of citizens in partnership with the police department to reduce crime in their communities. It involves: Neighbors getting to know each other, taking the time to care about each other and working together in a program of mutual assistance....

Learn Auto Theft Prevention tips. Brought to you by the City of Petaluma Police Department. Prevention is the first step.

Firearm Safety Kits The Petaluma Police Department will provide free firearm safety kits to local residents through a partnership with Project Child Safe, the national firearms safety education program. The goal of the program is to prevent deaths or injuries to children, and to help firearm owners understand their responsibility with respect to the safe...

Camping Tips Avoid camping alone in isolated areas. Park your vehicle so it cannot be blocked by another vehicle in case of an emergency. Familiarize yourself with local emergency locations and phone numbers in case of accidents or crime. Avoid leaving your camping gear (cook stove, lantern, ice chest, chairs, etc.) out in the open...

When You Are Out If you must carry a purse, hold it close to your body. Do not dangle it. Never carry a wallet in your back pocket. Put it in an inside jacket pocket or front pants pocket. Make sure someone knows where you are going and when you expect to return. Avoid dark,...