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Charlie Palmer, left, speaks with locals after a meeting about the Appellation Petaluma hotel on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Petaluma. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

‘An opportunity for us all’: Chef Charlie Palmer appeals to Petalumans in open letter as referendum deadline looms

Opponents of Palmer’s downtown hotel proposal and attendant zoning overlay have until June 4 to qualify their referendum for the ballot.

New Palace of Fruit nears opening in Petaluma

Casa Grande shortstop Lauren Ketchu runs to celebrate their 3-1 win over Alameda High with pitcher Lila Partridge Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Petaluma. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Softball: Casa Grande advances to North Coast Section title game, Maria Carrillo falls in semifinal

Volunteer Rhonda Ahanotu, right, and Redwood Empire Food Bank marketing director Rachelle Mesheau, left, load seniors baskets with food during a monthly distribution Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Rohnert Park Senior Center. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

7,000 local seniors rely on food boxes. Trump wants to cut the program

A Friday the 13th screening of the Petaluma-filmed comedy "Werewolf Serenade" is happening in Bolinas. (FMRL FILMS)

Petaluma’s ‘Werewolf Serenade’ bites into Bolinas Community Center

During an overlay walking tour led by Brian Oh (left), Petaluma’s community development director, a signature gatherer with a petition to rescind the Downtown Housing and Economic Overlay solicited the group on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Crissy Pascual/Petaluma Argus-Courier)

Signature-gathering and city-led tours as Petaluma controversy rages on

People gather at the scene of a fatal accident of a bicyclist after being hit by an SUV on Ely Blvd S near Capistrano Way in Petaluma Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Press Democrat Staff)

Bicyclist killed in Ely Boulevard crash, Petaluma police confirm

Lisa and Chad Lichty worked with the city of Petaluma to add pickleball courts to the Fairgrounds. Photographed on Monday, May 19, 2025. (Crissy Pascual/Petaluma Argus-Courier)

‘The natural sport for me’: Nonprofit helps bring pickleball to Petaluma Fairgrounds

Eirinie Asks: How should we respond to the tragic death of beloved local Kyle Emerson?

The 50th annual Westside Relays took place May 19-20, 2025, at Petaluma High School. (Michael Funk/For the Argus-Courier)

Photos: Petaluma schools’ Westside Relays celebrates 50 years

Gary Grubb at his home in east Petaluma. Behind him, on the mantle, are some of his wood-works. Photographed on Monday, May 19, 2025. (Crissy Pascual/Petaluma Argus-Courier)

‘Always have a Plan B,’ says Petaluma’s Gary Grubb