Inside Petaluma

Sadie Martinez made international news in December of last year for being falsely accused of kidnapping by Katie Sorenson.

Henry Kaku – Japanese American and Petaluma resident – discusses historic and current challenges of anti-Asian hate, his family's incarceration in the 1940s, his arrival to Petaluma, his black belt Judo status, Origami expertise, and more.

Elece Hempel, Executive Director of Petaluma People Services Center, discusses Petaluma's rental assistance program.

Chris Cort, of Petalumans for Responsible Planning, discusses the environmental concerns over the proposed development at the historic Scott Ranch near Helen Putnam Park by Walnut Creek based developer, Davidon. 

Co-hosts are joined by Sandra Larsen, President, Petaluma Federation of Teachers to discuss the challenges or remote learning and ensuring a safe school re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sandra also teaches at McNear Elementary School.

Co-hosts discuss a range of subjects and get to know Tyler Silvy, editor of our local newspaper, the Argus Courier.

Co-hosts discuss issues of technology, planning, and public participation in decision making for the City of Petaluma with Joshua Simmons, Technology Advisory and General Plan committee member.

School Board President, Joanna Paun, discusses the latest efforts to safely re-open in school learning during the pandemic, along with various issues including racial injustice in our community.

Jeremy Marshall, Brewmaster at Lagunitas Brewing Company, discusses company history, business practices during the pandemic, sustainability goals, non-alcoholic and cannabis infused beverages, state of the company since the acquisition by Heineken, and more.

Panama Bartholomy, Climate Action Commissioner, City of Petaluma and co-hosts discuss the city's goal of becoming carbon neutral and actions the city and residents can take to help get us there.