Petaluma’s downtown ‘overlay’ is headed toward a major vote. Here’s what might happen
It could pave the way for a celebrity chef’s hotel and other development down the road. Petaluma City Council is set to vote on a proposed Downtown Housing and Economic Opportunity Overlay on ...
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A luxury hotel could transform this California town. Some residents are fighting back
On paper, the Appellation Hotel proffers one vision of the future for downtown Petaluma: A hefty cube of ceramic tile, anchored by a farm-to-table restaurant and crowned with an airy rooftop bar.
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Petaluma group vows to put fate of new downtown zoning – and the hotel that depends on it – before voters
the Appellation Petaluma – a six-story hotel proposed by celebrity chef Charlie Palmer and EKN Developers for the corner of B Street and Petaluma Boulevard – because its members believe the ...
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Petaluma City Council Bans Smoking In Apartments, Hotels
The Petaluma City Council on Monday night unanimously passed an ordinance that bans smoking in apartments and other units of multi-family dwellings, as well as in hotels and motels. The anti ...
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Charlie Palmer’s hotel company has its eye on downtown Petaluma
Now they hope to bring that elegant merger to downtown Petaluma, taking a previous proposal for a hotel in the empty lot at the corner of Petaluma Boulevard and B Street and rebranding it “Appel ...
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Sale closed in Petaluma: $1 million for a 3-bedroom home
The spacious property located at 307 Sherri Court in Petaluma was sold on May 28, 2025 for $1,025,000, or $501 per square ...
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Single-family home in Petaluma sells for $777,000
A 1,395-square-foot home at 1725 Pine Avenue in Petaluma sold in October 2024 for $706,000, a price per square foot of $506.
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Petaluma man arrested on suspicion of threatening school official over Pride flags
A series of escalating incidents reportedly began with a voicemail on May 30 demanding the removal of pride flags from school ...
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Man found dead on Petaluma street, authorities say
The Sonoma County coroner will investigate the death of a man who was found unresponsive on a residential street in Petaluma ...
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Bicyclist killed in Petaluma after collision with vehicle
Officials with the Petaluma Police Department say a bicyclist was killed on Wednesday in a crash with a vehicle. The driver is cooperating with the police investigation. Officials have ruled out drugs ...
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Fighting for the Future: Petaluma Dairy Farmer Speaks Out on Land Threats
In a powerful update from AgNet West, fifth-generation Petaluma dairy farmer Stephanie Moreda-Arend sounded the alarm about ...
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Petaluma agrees to pay $650,000 to family of woman who died in 2024 Lakeville Highway crash
The payment is expected to “fully resolve” a case brought against the city by the family of Beverly Kleven, who died on the ...
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Bicyclist killed in Petaluma crash with vehicle
A bicyclist was killed on Wednesday after crashing with a vehicle in Petaluma. Police said the driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the investigation and that drugs or alcohol are not thought to ...
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Petaluma Man Arrested for Alleged Threats Over Pride Flags at Local Schools
A man in Petaluma was arrested for making threats over pride flags at local schools, escalating from a demanding voicemail to ...
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Petalumans vying to stop downtown hotel say they have enough signatures to put issue before voters
A group of Petaluma canvassers needs 4,059 signatures to put the anti-hotel referendum on an upcoming ballot. On Tuesday, ...
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2 arrested for retail theft, drug and firearm possession in Petaluma
PETALUMA – Two people were arrested on multiple charges, including drug and gun possession, following a retail theft at an outlet mall in Petaluma on Thursday. Police were called to the Factory ...
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