Charlie Palmer’s hotel company has its eye on downtown Petaluma in Petaluma

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...