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Kirsten and Dustin Root Winners of Patch's 2012 Cutest Couple Contest
Cuteness comes in all forms. Some couples always hold hands when walking. Others finish each other's sentences.
Chain-link fence near old trestle has nearby businesses up in arms
An old railroad trestle along the Petaluma River has long been in the foreground of the view from riverside restaurants in downtown Petaluma.
Hits yellow barrels on 101, arrested for suspected drunk driving in Petaluma
A Cotati man suspected of drunken driving was arrested Sunday morning after witnesses saw him crash on Highway 101 and keep driving, the CHP reported.
Petaluma songwriter remembers Whitney Houston
The death of singer Whitney Houston on Saturday stunned the music world, but the loss was more deeply felt by Petaluma resident George Merrill.
Crash leads to search; driver charged with DUI, hit-and-run
A crash in southern Petaluma Sunday morning turned into a search for a missing driver and a drunken driving investigation, reported the CHP.
140 tickets in Petaluma traffic crackdown
Seven officers made a total of 171 traffic stops and issued a total of 140 tickets from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. A similar crackdown last month yielded 45 citations.
Model-making mecca in Petaluma
Planes, trains and automobiles filled the Petaluma Community Center Saturday at Hobby Expo 2012, a yearly Mecca for model makers, remote control racers, robot warriors and other hobbyists.
Political newcomer drawing attention, cash
Seven Democratic candidates for the North Coast seat in Congress are expected to participate Wednesday in a public forum in Petaluma.
Crowded congressional race just one of several Marin contests that figure to be hot in June
While the primary contest for the new District 2 congressional seat figures to be the most competitive race in the June election, there will be plenty of other action on tap for connoisseurs of political pugilism.
Drivers frustrated by near-empty lanes
By 5:30 a.m, there are already enough cars filling southbound Highway 101 toward Petaluma to make Gus Kouninos grateful for the new third lane running over the Cotati Grade.
Teen Robbed at Gunpoint Outside His Home
A teenager was robbed in front of his Petaluma home by a maleA suspect wearing a bandana and armed with a gun Thursday night, police said.
School Board Votes in Favor of Parcel Tax
The school board Thursday night voted unanimously to fund a citywide poll and feasibility study looking into whether or not voters would support a parcel tax for the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District - an ambitious move considering a similar measure failed by 26 votes just five years ago.
PD Editorial: Distrust 2.0: Suspicion amid the iPads
The deep-rooted suspicions that divide Petaluma manifested themselves in a new way this week - an attack on iPads.
Petaluma fire department dealing with aging ambulances
From potholes growing to staff shrinking, signs of the dire economic times aren't hard to find in Petaluma, but the latest example stands out: The fire department's ambulances have broken down three times in the last three weeks.
Should the North Bay send another woman to Congress?
A North Coast congressional seat held by liberal Democratic women for the last 30 years is up for grabs this year, with at least five men and three women in the race.
Expedition Island Closing by February 20
Since it opened in fall of 2010, Petaluma parents have fallen in love with Expedition Island .
Nanchang CJ-6A "Yak" pilot John Long, left, and 1st Lt. John Suprock of the 1st Combat Cargo Squadron wave goodbye before taking to the skies on Feb.
Police on Lookout for Speeding Drivers
Petaluma Police ar conducting a speed enforcement operation today to remind drivers to obey speed limits.
Guest Opinion: War with Iran? Cooler heads must prevail
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's recent comments regarding the "strong likelihood" that Israel will strike Iran's nuclear installations in the spring of this year is either a card in a dangerous game of chicken aimed at forcing Iran to give up its uranium enrichment program, or it is a genuine warning to the world to brace for a forthcoming war ... (more)
The details of how redevelopment agencies are funded have always been confusing, but how they are being dissolved can only be described as byzantine.