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Students in Kiri Bailey’s middle school classroom at the Mary Collins at Cherry Valley school must place cellphones in pouches at the front of the class where they will remain until the end of the school day. Photographed on Monday, November 4, 2024. (Crissy Pascual / Petaluma Argus-Courier)

Petaluma City Schools board approves universal ‘phone-free’ policy

The new policy is set to take effect in July of next year.


The infamous white pointed roof of the old Birkenstock warehouse on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Novato. The property was purchased by the Eames Institute, a nonprofit incorporated in 2019 for the purpose of preserving and cataloging the design archives of Ray and Charles Eames. (Nicholas Vides / For The Press Democrat file)

Former Birkenstock site off Hwy. 101 in Novato sold for $36 million. Here’s what’s planned for the landmark site

Hector David Azana Vega (far right), who was reportedly taken into custody by ICE during a routine check-in in San Francisco, poses next to his fiancée, Maria Nuñez, and members of her family during a birthday party on July 22, 2025. (Courtesy of Maria Nuñez)

‘They left me with nothing’: During routine check-in, ICE detains Sonoma County asylum seeker here legally, trained observers say

(Don't Tell Comedy)

Don’t Tell Comedy comes to Petaluma – just don’t ask where

Jeffrey Callaghan was arrested after having a diabetic emergency while driving initially thought to be a DUI by Sebastopol police. He's now suing the city for its handling of the case. (Screenshot from police-worn body camera footage.)

‘I will keep tasing you’: Sebastopol sued by driver who says police misjudged diabetic attack for DUI

Dr. Karen Smith, Sonoma County’s interim health officer, said COVID-19 infections are starting to increase this summer following mild winter and spring seasons. (Yuriy T / Getty Images)

‘Summer surge’ of COVID cases hits Sonoma County amid concerns over CDC’s vaccine guidance

Music on the Deck, a summertime music series at the Riverfront Cafe, is one of many ways that people can enjoy outdoor music during summers in Petaluma. (Pamela Joyce)

Live music brings summer energy and economic boost to Petaluma

Annual PBCD picnic serving up community spirit – and a hot lunch

Drinks and toys now available at Poppy’s Cafe in downtown Petaluma. (Poppy's Cafe)

Boba cafe opening at Petaluma toy store Poppy’s

Unsold 2021 Rogue sports-utility vehicles sit on a lot at a Nissan dealership Colorado on June 27, 2021. The North Bay Nissan dealership in Petaluma closed permanently July 25, with a sign on its homepage announcing the shutdown. (AP Photo / David Zalubowski, file)

Petaluma Nissan dealership closes amid broader company troubles; ‘exciting plans’ for what’s next

Petaluma fire officials investigate early morning trailer fire

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