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A bygone era of chrome and cruising came to life Saturday in downtown Petaluma as the city celebrated the 40th anniversary of the film "American Graffiti" and the now-vintage vehicles and street scenes that keep it a classic in the minds of many.

At least four cyclists suffered injuries while riding the Sonoma County Backroad Challenge, a race where 1,000 bikers started in Petaluma, made their way to the coast and cycled back again, Bodega Bay fire officials said.

Thousands of spectators were expected to attend a three-day event in Petaluma honoring the 40th anniversary of the iconic film, "American Graffiti." A classic car show will be featured at the event celebrating the 1973 coming-of-age classic, much of it filmed in Petaluma at the request of director George Lucas.

Members of the Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Team take a physcial training test.

A Sonoma County-based nonprofit and several others with ties in the North Bay are among 48 organizations across the state to share in $37 million in outreach and education grants from Covered California, the state's online health exchange developed under health care reform.

Julie Diaz, an aide for special needs children at Meadow Elementary and a mom of four, is the winner of Petaluma Patch's Mother's Day Massage Contest.

Petaluma police say fewer people are using their cellphones while driving, thanks in part to a public campaign against distracted driving.

Atherton Police and the McKay family are searching for Thomas Noel McKay, 82, who went missing on Friday, May 10.

Move over Greek yogurt! The legendary thykk yogurt of remote Icelandic villages has taken shores by storm, earning a coveted place on Whole Foods shelves across "Get the best milk.

Santa Rosa officials have told Amy's Kitchen that the company's expansion plans could trigger up to $34 million in water and sewer permit fees alone, a figure that stunned the company and has set off a furious effort to prevent it from once again expanding to Oregon instead of Sonoma County.

Summer camp is almost a rite of the season for some families. For others, summer programs offer kids something to do while mom and dad are at work, a chance to explore a new interest or an opportunity to improve an existing talent.

Petaluma City Council members appeared pleased - or at least relieved - with the city's short-term financial outlook Monday during a workshop on the budget.

An 88-year-old woman spent more than two days trapped in her car after crashing off Porter Creek Road until she was rescued Monday morning, the CHP said.

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A Petaluma man was arrested Saturday night after he smashed the window of a car parked in the Roohnert Park Safeway parking lot and steal a purse and other property.

One of three tickets to split a $1.7 million California Lottery prize was sold in Petaluma, officials announced Sunday afternoon.

Petaluma City Council members will get their first look at the upcoming year's budget during a special hearing tonight at City Hall.

Petaluma Police arrested a man early Sunday morning after he frightened other patrons in a Denny's restaurant by laying a gun and knife on their table and telling them their conversation was "disrespectful." About 2 a.m., customers of the restaurant on Petaluma Boulevard North near Highway 101 called police, saying they were sitting at a table ... (more)

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