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Palmetto Superfoods Opens in Petaluma, Joining a Crowded Açaí Scene

Petaluma’s downtown açaí options are growing: Palmetto Superfoods has opened at Theatre Square, adding a regional chain to downtown. The new store occupies a corner at Petaluma Boulevard and D Street in the theatre district. From San Francisco Start to North Bay Expansion. The Theatre Square tenancy...

Petaluma, CA · 9h

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Well-Known California Winery Accused of Using Intimidation to Discourage Employees From Unionizing

Rodney Strong Vineyards is facing three unfair labor practice charges filed by Teamsters Local 665, including allegations that the Healdsburg, California, winery used intimidation tactics to discourage employees from unionizing. Two complaints filed with the National Labor Relations Board accuse the winery and a labor relations consultant it hired of using rumors about nearby Immigration […]

Healdsburg, CA · 14h

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Review: “Disney’s Frozen, The Broadway Musical” in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa Junior College’s Theatre Arts Department is the first out of the gate of what is sure to be a plethora of productions throughout the Bay Area of Disney’s Frozen, The Broadway Musical. It’s a grand scale production capturing the best of fantasy and fine singing. The smash Broadway hit written by Jennifer Lee with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez is presented on SRJC campus in Santa Rosa under the direction of Sarah Wintermeyer.

Santa Rosa, CA · 2d

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Petaluma’s Housing History Drives Modern Affordability Crisis

Decades of growth boundaries and surging land costs have transformed Petaluma from a working-class agricultural hub into one of the region’s most expensive housing markets. The Press Democrat reports decades after the city enacted growth limits in the 1970s, median home prices have surged near $900,000, pricing out many longtime families and local workers.

Petaluma, CA · 19h

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The midterm election was a Democratic wave, but underlying numbers show nuance in California

Eric McGhee, fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, notes multiple of the state's congressional Democrats, won in head to heads against other Democrats this November. photo credit: Wikimedia/Mrs. Gemstones It's been over a week since election day, and more races in Sonoma County and around the state are getting settled. The midterm elections on November 3rd delivered big wins for Democratic Party candidates across the country, the county, and the state. Joanna Paun, endorsed by the Sonoma County Democratic Party in the race for the county's 2nd district supervisor seat, officially declared victory a week after election night. Melanie Bagby, also endorsed by the local democratic party, continues to hold a slim lead in the race for 4th district supervisor. Sonoma County will also be represented by three Democrats in Congress in Washington D.C. Eric McGhee, a senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California said despite the major Democratic Party gains, there's some nuance to the story in California. "If you just look at the races that had both a Democrat and Republican on the ballot, so cross-party contested races, the the swing in those seats was actually smaller than it was in similar seats in

Sonoma County, CA · 12h

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Bay Area chain Johnny Doughnuts is closing half of its locations

"We took on more financial obligations than our business could carry."

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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Polly Klaas' sisters show support for Gov. Newsom's decision to commute death sentences

The group Clemency California and from murder victim's families are supporting the Governor Gavin Newsom in granting universal clemency. They're also urging the California Supreme Court to act quickly to approve his request. In a letter to the governor they also are asking to reallocate $150 million from death penalty costs to trauma recovery centers and flexible assistance for survivors. Among the families were Polly Klaas' sisters. Klaas was kidnapped, raped and killed in 1993 in Petaluma, California when she was just 12 years old. Her killer, Richard Allen Davis, was sentenced to death. Polly's sister Jess Nichol said she initially wanted the death penalty for him. [b]RELATED: [url HREF="https://abc7news.com/story/families-50-california-murder-victims-voice-support-gov-newsoms-move-commute-death-sentences/20027344/" TARGET="" REL=""]Families of 50 CA murder victims voice support for Newsom's move to commute death sentences[/url][/b] "It's taken many years of healing and reflection to come to the understanding that we oppose the death penalty. Killing a person in our name does not undo what was done to Polly and it is not something we want done in her memory. Some victims want an execution, others like our family don't. When victims are this divided the death penalty should not be the default answer," she said. Klaas' other sister, Annie

Petaluma, CA · 2d

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Paun declares victory in District 2 supervisor race

In the other supervisor race in Sonoma County from the Nov. 3 election, in District 4, former Cloverdale City Councilmember Melanie Bagby was narrowly leading former Santa Rosa mayor and police chief Tom Schwedhelm. photo credit: Courtesy of the Paun campaign Joanna Paun. A Petaluma school board trustee has declared victory in last week's election to replace a long-time incumbent on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Joanna Paun, a trustee with the Petaluma City Schools Board of Education and the county's foster and homeless youth education coordinator, had more than 61% of the vote as of the latest results from the county Monday in the District 2 supervisor race against Cotati Mayor Sylvia Lemus. Paun's campaign said on social media that she is the first Black woman and first person of color to represent District 2 on the Board of Supervisors. District 2 covers Cotati, Petaluma, Penngrove, the county's southern farm region, and part of Rohnert Park. "This is a moment worth celebrating, not just for the historic firsts, but for what it represents for future generations who deserve to see themselves reflected in positions of leadership," Paun's campaign wrote. She is replacing David Rabbitt, who served four terms

Sonoma County, CA · 1d

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Jumpin' Johnny Sansone Brings Louisiana Blues to Petaluma for Honduran Clinic

Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, the saxophone-and-accordion-wielding bluesman out of New Orleans, is heading back to Petaluma for a fully seated show at the Mystic Theatre on Sunday, November 22, 2026. The concert at 23 N. Petaluma Blvd. doubles as a benefit for the Petaluma-based nonprofit Global Healing, with proceeds going toward the Roatán Volunteer Pediatric Clinic on the Honduran island of Roatán, where public health services are scarce.

Petaluma, CA · 2d

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A California Home Just Hit the Market for $12 Million and It Is Built to Survive Any Wildfire

While California Wildfires Destroyed Thousands of Homes, This $12M Mansion Was Built to Take the Hit Eric McGinty lost his […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

California · 1d

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Santa Rosa List Prices Fall While Homes Move Off the Market Faster

Santa Rosa list prices fell sharply, yet homes moved off the market faster, making it a tricky landscape for buyers to navigate.

Santa Rosa, CA · 1d

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Petaluma Thrash Band Skitzo Marks 45 Years With Green Slime, Old Bandmates

Sonoma County thrash metal act Skitzo is celebrating 45 years together with a reunion concert at Petaluma's Phoenix Theater, bringing back former bandmates, towering stage sets and the band's notorious green-slime stunt. Frontman Lance Ozanix, who turned 60 this year, has led the group since its founding in 1981, and he's promising the kind of spectacle that once got the band booked on national television.

Petaluma, CA · 2d

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We Picked 10 California-Made Gifts That Are Perfect For Everyone On Your Christmas List

Did you know someone in California figured out how to turn dates into crunchy little crystals? That snack invention dates back to a desert family business from the 1920s. I love that a gift can come with a backstory like that. The more I looked, the more surprises popped up....

California · 16h

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Escape Into A Real-Life Fairy Tale At These 8 Whimsical Wineries In California

Looking for whimsical wineries in California that feel like real-life fairy tales?. These 8 wineries offer magical settings and outstanding wines to enjoy!. 1. Ledson Winery & Vineyards (Kenwood) Some buildings are so stunning that they make you question whether you’ve accidentally driven into a movie set. Ledson Winery...

California · 8h

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Bay Area woman creates retreat for families affected by brain cancer

For families navigating a parent's brain cancer diagnosis, the stress can be unimaginable. One Bay Area woman is working to make that journey a little less lonely.

Petaluma, CA · 10h

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Jones-Carter Declares Victory In Santa Rosa District 4 Council Race

Melanie Jones-Carter is poised to become the newest member of the Santa Rosa City Council after extending her lead in the District 4 contest. The Press Democrat reports according to the latest election returns, Jones-Carter holds nearly fifty-eight percent of the vote over opponent Terry Sanders, prompting her to declare victory in the city’s sole contested council race.

Santa Rosa, CA · 1d

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Measure I Hangs In The Balance As Windsor Sales Tax Race Separated By 28 Votes

The fate of Windsor’s first-ever supplemental sales tax remains uncertain as Measure I holds a razor-thin lead of just twenty-eight votes following Monday’s ballot update. According to the Press Democrat, latest returns show the proposed one-percent sales tax leading with fifty point one-nine percent of the vote compared to forty-nine point eight-one percent opposed.

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