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Scott Dam at Lake Pillsbury, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Lake County. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

PG&E files long-anticipated application with feds to shut down Potter Valley Project. Here’s what’s next

The utility formally has filed its plans to shut down the two Northern California dams and century-old powerhouse that comprise the project.

Healthy Petaluma District and Foundation Chief Executive Officer Ramona Faith (center) speaks with attendees at the Blue Zones Project Petaluma kick-off on April 14, 2024. (Elizabeth Baird Photography)

Healthy Petaluma, Petaluma Valley Hospital announce $830,000 in grants

Lagunitas Brewing Co. is launching a nationwide contest to find a party legend who will be flown to the company’s Petaluma brewery to party, with a statue made in their honor, a custom beer on tap at the party and $5,000 cash prize. (Lagunitas Brewing Co.)

Lagunitas Beer Co. wants to find America’s next party legend. Here’s how to enter

Kaiser Permanente to stop gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19

Petaluma’s August Cuneo slides into home to score April 24 against Casa Grande. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

‘It doesn’t feel real’: Petaluma High grad signs MLB contract

Bajun Mavalwalla II, center, being arrested by FBI agents in Spokane, Washington, on July 15, 2025. (Mavalwalla family)

Petaluma native protested against ICE in Spokane. Now he’s charged with conspiracy

Petaluma City Council member Janice Cader Thompson speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the public artwork “Fine Balance” on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Erik Castro / For The Press Democrat)

Attempt to recall Petaluma City Council member Janice Cader Thompson off to rocky start

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Overnight closures slated for stretch of Lakeville Street in Petaluma

The proposed Appellation Petaluma hotel at the corner of B Street and Petaluma Boulevard South, as seen in an April 2025 rendering. (Courtesy EKN Development)

Petaluma citizens’ group files lawsuit aiming to block celebrity chef’s proposed luxury hotel

Highway 101 overnight lane closures planned to prep for shift in Marin-Sonoma HOV hours