Lauded by housing advocates, CEQA reform unlikely to have immediate local impact

CEQA reform praised by housing advocates, but local impact may be slow Statewide housing reforms were approved in California, including changes to the California Environmental Quality Act. These reforms aim to streamline housing construction and reduce costs, but may not immediately lead to a significant increase in housing units in the North Bay region. Local … Read more

Tariffs force local businesses to adjust holiday buying strategies

Local businesses are forced to adjust holiday purchasing strategies due to tariffs Businesses are doing their holiday shopping much earlier than usual to avoid tariffs, causing a ripple effect on inventory accumulation and pricing. Many small businesses have already purchased items in bulk to keep prices low, while others are being judicious with their purchases … Read more

‘In Petaluma we are lucky’: Lunching at your local farmers market

“We are fortunate in Petaluma: Enjoying lunch at the local farmers market” Shopping at farmers markets is a great way to support local food systems. The prepared foods offered by vendors at these markets are made using products from local farms and artisans. Many vendors only sell at farmers markets and offer catering as an … Read more