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What's up Petaluma! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Petaluma native now shapes student success at UC Davis
  • What Petaluma police uncovered after a four-month probe into an armed threat.

Also on today's calendar: Blue Dog & Wine Club Release and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 88 and low of 51 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 87, low: 55.
  • Monday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Colin Goulding (ucdavis.edu) — A UC Davis advising leader who grew up in Petaluma is now shaping how thousands of undergraduates are supported through the university's business programs. Colin Goulding's path from biological sciences student to director of undergraduate advising highlights a Petaluma native's long-term impact on campus policies, student services, and the overall academic experience.
   

• 5 illegal guns, stolen vehicle recovered in Petaluma investigation (pressdemocrat.com) — A four-month investigation that started with an alleged armed confrontation on Petaluma Boulevard North has led local police to arrest three adults and a teen and seize five illegal guns, drugs, and a stolen vehicle. Detectives say the group is suspected of working together to threaten a victim and may be tied to other vehicle theft and gun cases as the probe continues.
   

📸 Around Petaluma

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Petaluma

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday August 29
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    Phoenix Theatre, 201 Washington St, Petaluma
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • How to Get More Customers to Pay by ACH and Reduce Payment Costs —Petaluma West Read on Patch
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Kia was LOST on August 18, 2026 in Novato, CA 94947 near Washington X. So. Novato Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor East Side Petaluma)
  • How about an off-leash dog walk?
    I know several safe and legal places. And I know some folks don't like this. Please, no haters. (Nextdoor Dunham)
  • Petaluma City Schools posted a job opening for Spanish Teacher (0.4 FTE) - Petaluma Accelerated Charter School (PACS) in Petaluma. Apply here.
  • Adidas America, Inc. posted a job opening for P/T Retail Store Associate - Petaluma Prem, 6242, Petaluma, CA in Petaluma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Petaluma here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cotati

  • PD Editorial: Cotati, Calistoga residents deserve an election (pressdemocrat.com)
  • Cotati: 3-bedroom house sells for $860,000 (pressdemocrat.com)
  • Sonoma County halts plan for candidates forum, rankling law enforcement oversight advocates (pressdemocrat.com)

Rohnert Park

  • Accused Child Predator Arrested In Rohnert Park Sting: Police (patch.com)
  • 3-bedroom house in Rohnert Park sells for $576,908 (pressdemocrat.com)

Sonoma

  • Watch: Rhino Mom Sets Rules For Newcomer, Ongava, In NorCal Preserve (patch.com)

Ok Petaluma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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