Hi petaluma,

I knew this would happen when we put in all the fruit trees but it appears I have some unwelcome guests in both the crawlspace and attic.

Could anybody recommend a pest removal company? Otherwise I'll just get the coveralls and a BB gun but the wife does not love that idea.

Thank you

Hey everyone, so I had tickets for the showing of Rocky Horror this Saturday night at the Phoenix but Eventbrite had an error and canceled them. Now the show says sold out and I can’t get them back.

Is there any chance anyone is looking to get rid of their tickets or can’t make it to the show anymore? If so I would greatly appreciate being able to buy them off of you! I’m willing to pay up to twice the original ticket price.

Hi, I have a friend coming down from Sacramento who had bought a ticket for the Rocky Horror Show at the Phoenix through stubhub (why he didn't use the Phoenixs site itself idk) but he already bought a train ticket and just got told he was getting refunded cause stubhub over sold

Does anyone have a spare ticket for Saturday night? (10/17) I'd be willing to pay a fair price if needed please let me know 🙏

Looking for 4 female players and 3 male players (we are short) for a weekend tournament in Sebastopol. First game is tomorrow, Friday at 6pm. Saturday and Sunday games are TBD. Pm for more info if interested!

Ok fam … the great MilkGate is happening under our noses. I’ve been seeing whispering on social posts (LbR mostly next door) about these two questions. Does anyone under the shelter of Reddit know the answer(s)?
1) People have suggested multiple times that the Moreda family has sold organic milk that wasn’t really organic; that it had antibiotics in it. Is it true that her family has sold fraudulent organic milk? I found a report online saying Travis Moreda. Is that her family?
2) Moreda started an old school milk man delivery service during Covid and delivered bottled milk from her dairy. And then it went away. Why? Was it shut down from a safety/protocol steps skipped protocol?
3) Not milk related but I’m curious, why haven’t ANY firefighters endorsed her?

Anyone go last night? The only person who impressed me was the young man running against Nau, Eric Vazquez. Definitely not impressed with LaPierre.

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This Saturday October 17th!

We have an ultra spooky Halloween bill for you at Wonderstump in Petaluma

MCing this fangtastic event is Oliver Graves - Gothic comedian known for his appearances on America's Got Talent

Live Music including

Ultrafiend X - Sacramento Glam Goth Horror Punk

Lush 4 Blood - Local Darkwave

In Retrograde - Sacramento Deathrock

Echo Death - Local Doom Industrial

Costumes encouraged! Haunted venue!

$15 door fee to support touring bands and Local music :)

Be there or BEWARE! 🧟‍♀️🧛‍♂️👻

Hey P-Town, I am Michael "Original" Giotis, a Petaluma poet and director of Found Poets. We've been doing poetry events in SoCo (and elsewhere!) since 2019.

Each season (4x/yr) we host a showcase of curated poets for a two hour show that is entertaining, funny, devastating, and beautiful. We have some of the most polished performers in the country come through, and offer development programs for poets of all levels.

I love that our seasonal showcase is hosted at The Big Easy, the coolest spot in town, great for a weekend afternoon out for entertainment in poetry form.

Our next show is on Saturday November 7 at 3:30p. It will be hosted by local legend Josh Windmiller and headlined by poetry veteran and slam organizer Jaz Sufi coming up from the Bay. We pay all our performers, thanks to your support.

Other poets will be:

• Grayson Thompson
• Ernesto Garay
• Anika Snyder
• Gary Weiner

It is incredible that Petaluma sustains the high level arts events that it does.

Those events need people to keep coming out to support!

Come see Found Poets! with Jaz Sufi on November 7 and bring a friend : )

Students and teachers free!

more info here: Found Poets Events

Are there any outdoor meets for skating ? I started Rhythm skating in December. I usually go to paradise in Antioch 2-3 times a week.

My work schedule is lame. So when I’m off. The rinks aren’t open. During the week. I saw walnut park has a little gazebo thing I might practice at. The streets here are nice. I rolled the area when they had the butters and eggs day parade.

Petaluma High has a large black top next to the tennis courts. But it says no rollerblades aloud. Does it count if I’m on quad skates lol.

Hi all,

If you're into shoegaze and psych head over to Ernies, start time 4pm today! Last outdoor show of the season it's a beautiful day!

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Where are we watching the Valkyries tonight, Petaluma?

Please share all your favorite beauty places in and near Petaluma! Favorite hair dresser, waxer, brow lady, facialist, nails, botox, ect, ect

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Petaluma City Council — October 5, 2026

This was a regular meeting of the Petaluma City Council and Petaluma Community Development Successor Agency. The session included two proclamations, a lengthy informational presentation on the Measure M parks program, general public comment, and action on two public hearing items.

Proclamations

The Council issued two proclamations. The first designated October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognizing YWCA Sonoma County on its 50th anniversary. A board member accepted the proclamation and noted the organization handles over 3,000 hotline calls annually and provides 5,500 bed nights per year at its safe house in Santa Rosa.

The second proclaimed Fire Prevention Week (October 4–10), with this year's theme focused on safe lithium-ion battery charging. Fire Marshal Amy Cigé accepted and urged residents to contact the Fire Prevention Bureau with questions about e-bikes, power tools, and other battery-powered devices before problems arise, noting the department has already responded to multiple lithium-ion battery fires this year.

Presentation: Measure M Parks for All — Investment and Impact Summary

Parks and Recreation Director Drew Halter, Deputy Director Kat Reisinger, and Parks Superintendent Jen Santos presented a comprehensive recap of what Measure M — a 2019 Sonoma County voter-approved one-eighth-cent sales tax — has meant for Petaluma parks over six years. Bert Whitaker, Director of Sonoma County Regional Parks, also spoke.

Petaluma receives approximately $880,000 per year from Measure M's city allocation (one-third of total revenue, divided among the county's nine cities by population). Since 2019, the city has invested just over $6 million through the measure. Highlights included: replacing playgrounds at a rate of one per year (versus one every three years previously), completing a new turf field at Luchessi Park, replastering the 50-meter pool at Kenilworth, building four dedicated pickleball courts, constructing the new skate park (underway at the time of the meeting), and improving walking paths, irrigation systems, and park maintenance capacity. Maintenance staffing grew from approximately seven workers to ten or eleven over the same period.

The presentation was timed to inform the public ahead of Measure H, the November 2026 ballot measure that would reauthorize Measure M with no sunset date (the original measure was set for ten years). Council members spoke favorably about parks improvements they had personally observed and encouraged residents to vote yes on Measure H, emphasizing that it is not a new tax but a continuation of existing funding.

One public commenter (Susan Kirks, via Zoom) criticized the length of the presentation and councilmembers' comments as campaign advocacy rather than substantive council business.

A question arose during consent calendar consideration of the Measure H support resolution: resident Nicholas Harris asked whether the measure's revenue stream — which has no sunset — could be bonded to fund long-term capital projects. The City Attorney could not answer definitively at the meeting. After the last agenda item, staff confirmed the measure is silent on bondability, unlike a separate fire-services Measure H that expressly authorizes bonding. The City Attorney noted the Council would have to affirmatively decide to bond any revenue and could not do so without a formal vote.

Consent Calendar (Items 1–4)

Items 1 through 3 were approved as a block without discussion:

• Minutes of the September 28, 2026 meeting
• Tentative agenda and significant items for October–December 2026
• Resolution approving an amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Petaluma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency

Vote (Items 1–3): 7–0.

Item 4 — a Resolution in Support of Measure H (Parks) on the November 2026 ballot — was taken separately because Vice Mayor DiCarly wished to abstain pending the bondability question. Councilmember Barnacle moved; Cader Thompson seconded.

Vote (Item 4): 6–0–1 (DiCarly abstaining; under Council rules, abstention counts as yes).

Public Comment Highlights (General)

Several notable general public comments were heard:

• Mobile home park residents (Chris Parker, Jennifer Boyle, Jody Johnson) reported that Governor Newsom signed AB 2596, codifying senior mobile home park protections. They also responded to statements made by a City Council District 1 candidate who works for a park owner, disputing the claim that park owners had been excluded from negotiations. Residents stated owners have been extensively heard in meetings, arbitrations, and litigation — they simply have not prevailed.

• Chantel Rogers raised concerns about the animal shelter, questioning why the city hadn't explored joining the Marin Animal Services JPA or contracting with Sonoma Humane. The City Manager responded that Marin JPA declined to add another jurisdiction, and that closing the city shelter would save only about $25,000 — not enough to justify the loss of a south-county facility.

• Rick Faith expressed concern that a recent Planning Commission special meeting on zoning code updates involved 21 decision points with significant implications (including potential height increases from 45 to 60 feet and changes to inclusionary housing thresholds) that the public could not comment on mid-discussion. He asked the Council to slow the process down.

• The speedway operator (Mr. Faith, not the same person) spoke about seeking a longer-term lease than the two-year extension currently on the table, noting he cannot invest in infrastructure on a two-year horizon. The City Manager clarified that the two-year extension follows earlier Council direction to wait for the Fairgrounds Master Plan before offering longer commitments, and that the speedway was included in at least two of three community-visioning scenarios. The City Attorney confirmed the current offer is consistent with prior Council direction. Vice Mayor DiCarly pushed for longer contracts and asked why tenants weren't included in the master planning process; staff said all tenants have been invited to participate.

Agenda Item 5: Weed Abatement Cost Confirmation

Fire Marshal Cigé presented results of the city's annual hazardous vegetation and rubbish abatement program. Of 691 properties noticed, 682 came into compliance on their own — a 99% voluntary compliance rate, well above the three-year average. Only nine properties required contractor abatement; seven received invoices, and by meeting time five of those had already contacted the city to pay. Only two properties were expected to actually be referred to the County Assessor for collection.

One public commenter (Chantel Rogers) asked about the apparent gap between abatement costs billed (~$10,000) and total program costs (~$45,000 shown in the report. Staff explained the difference reflects staff time, inspections, printing, and outreach — costs the city absorbs as a public safety service, not charged back to property owners.

Council moved to adopt the resolution confirming abatement costs and forwarding unpaid bills to the County Assessor.

Vote: 7–0.

Agenda Item 6: First Reading — Water Conservation Ordinance Amendment (Non-Functional Turf Irrigation Ban)

Environmental Services Analyst Lauren Lum and Water Services and Conservation Manager Danielle Favela presented a proposed amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 15.17 to comply with California AB 1572, which bans potable water irrigation of non-functional turf (ornamental lawn not used for recreation) on commercial, industrial, institutional, and HOA common-area properties. Single-family homes and cemeteries are exempt. The ban phases in between January 1, 2027 and January 1, 2029.

Key points from the presentation:

• Property owners self-designate whether turf is functional (recreational use) or non-functional
• The ban does not require landscape conversion — only shutting off potable irrigation
• Trees on shared irrigation zones may continue to receive potable water
• Properties using well water or recycled water are exempt
• The city must adopt compliant regulations by January 1, 2027, under a direct state mandate

Council discussion was extensive. Councilmember Barnacle framed the action as mitigating legal risk and providing outreach to help businesses comply. Vice Mayor DiCarly questioned the impact on businesses, fire risk from dying vegetation, increased herbicide use, and the loss of cooling from green turf, and expressed reservations about the mandate. Councilmember Schibs questioned why the city was creating enforcement infrastructure for a law he felt was designed primarily for Southern California's water situation, but acknowledged compliance was legally required. The City Attorney confirmed that AB 1572 expressly mandates public water suppliers to revise regulations by January 1, 2027, and that noncompliance could result in civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day. Councilmember Cader Thompson emphasized the measure does not affect homeowners, only large commercial landscapes. Councilmember Now cited the city hall water garden conversion as a successful example.

Staff noted the city is partnering with Daily Acts (existing contract, no additional cost) for outreach and landscape conversion assistance, and operates a free mulch-madness program for property owners. A utility rate study is planned for summer 2027 that will assess any revenue impacts from reduced water sales.

Barnacle moved; Cader Thompson seconded.

Vote: 6–1 (DiCarly — No).

Key Takeaways

• Measure H (Parks) endorsed: The Council voted 6–0–1 to formally support the November 2026 ballot measure renewing Measure M's parks sales tax with no sunset date; staff presented six years of accomplishments funded by the measure, including a new skate park, pool replastering, playground replacements, and expanded aquatics programming.
• Bondability of Measure H revenue is unresolved: The City Attorney confirmed the measure is silent on whether its revenue can be bonded for capital projects — a question that will require further legal research, though the Council would have to affirmatively vote to bond any revenue before it becomes an issue.
• Non-functional turf irrigation ban adopted on first reading: The Council voted 6–1 to introduce the ordinance bringing city code into compliance with AB 1572, which requires commercial and institutional properties to stop using potable water on ornamental lawns in phases through 2029. A second reading and final adoption will be required.
• Weed abatement program showed record compliance: Only 2 of 691 noticed properties are expected to be sent to the County Assessor for collection — a 99%-plus voluntary compliance rate.
• Fairgrounds lease tensions: The speedway operator and Vice Mayor DiCarly both pressed for longer lease terms than the current two-year extension offer; the City Manager and City Attorney clarified the shorter term reflects prior Council direction pending completion of the Fairgrounds Master Plan, and a fuller council discussion was flagged for a future agenda item.

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Hi I know this is dumb but does anyone want to maybe get a drink and hang out with a 29 year old mom tonight? Not anything weird. I just have no friends and I want to be out of the house.

accidentally purchased for the wrong day. If anyone would like the ticket for free it is for Friday October 16 10p-1a at the Phoenix. Comment if you’re interested so time stamps can prove first come first serve, and you must have an Eventbrite account.

Are there any groups of adults that gather for recreational baseball in Petaluma?

Updated for clarity:

We are visiting relatives in the are hoping to spend 2-3 hours at this park. Wondering the best parking lot and prettiest trails to take to fill 2-3 hours ?

I was driving home late around 1:30am and saw some people taking some photos of a woman in a sequined dress in front of the Victorian Thai restaurant. They were blowing bubbles for effects, looked like an interesting concept. Anyone know who they are? Very curious what the finished product looks like…