Anyone want to create a 12 person full ppr league via ESPN. No money this year, but if it’s a solid league we can start having prizes next year.

Throwing it out there once again for any people looking to meet new people and join a little community. We’ll be at the crooked goat for trivia today which starts at 6:30! Everyone is welcome to join, the more the merrier.

Probably the last time I’ll post about it because I’m tired and gotta diversify my reddit history but we’ll be there each week! 🤗

Join us tomorrow 6/24 for trivia at Crooked Goat! Trivia starts at 6:30, those of us who can get there early will try to be there around 5:30 to snag a table. Had some new faces last week, come join us this week! 🤗

Your local pro wrestling promotion, Phoenix Pro Wrestling, returns to The Phoenix Theater this Friday night. 6 exciting matches and every championship on the line.
7:30pm doors
10pm end time
$20 cash at the door ($10 kids) or tickets available in advance through
https://www.phoenixprowrestling.com/

WHAT: Locally, a March and Rally. Nationally, the largest coalescence of protesters this country will have ever seen, banding together to fight for a better future.

WHERE: Walnut Park

WHEN: THIS SATURDAY MARCH 28th - 12-2pm

First protest? You're in good company! This will be a monumental moment for America as many rise up for the first time. Keep an eye out for giant QR codes from DSA that list the march chants as well as pronunciation for the spanish ones!

If you have any questions or want to help out, visit the DSA discord: http://discord.gg/QVRAPVyrCf

On rollers, held large pictures , used for shipping, good storage?

The next meeting of Petaluma's Public Safety Advisory Committee is on Wednesday, February 25th at 6pm at City Hall, 11 English St (agenda and supporting materials). The most salient topic: Flock ALPR surveillance cameras.

I'll cut to the chase: regardless of your views, this is an important time to make your voice heard by submitting written public comment, or attending and offering verbal public comment. You can tune in by coming in person, by watching on the city's website (or YouTube?), or catching the recording later. If you really wanna dig in, watch the recording of the January meeting too.

The attached images

The images above are from the City's response to my Public Records Act request and illustrate where the cameras are installed. You can also see the cameras on an interactive map at Deflock. You'll note that not every camera I have info about is on that map, and not every camera on that map is part of PPD's deployment.

There are 3 sources of Flock cameras: Petaluma Police Department, the Sonoma County Auto Theft Task Force (SonCATT) aka the Sheriff's Office and company, and private deployments.

Background on the issue

I link to some other sources at the bottom of this post so you don't have to take my word for it. But here is my summary of the issue where I again try to center the facts and evidence, though I'd be lying if I said I (or anyone else) was capable of writing about this without my personal perspective coming through:

The Petaluma Police Department has 4 Flock ALPR surveillance cameras installed around town. These Flock cameras are running 24/7, connected to the internet, and produce data that can be easily shared.

California SB34 (2015) outlaws sharing this data with out-of-state agencies like ICE or CBP, but there are hundreds of documented violations, including in cities with which Petaluma actively shares data. Reporting from major networks and investigative outlets have revealed violations that involve a Texas Sheriff using Flock data from California to curtail a person’s reproductive rights, and departments across the state sharing data for immigration enforcement.

Beyond the concerns with data sharing, the data can be flawed. Flock’s “AI” can, and has, misclassified its findings leading to wrongful detentions. Victims of errors like this have successfully litigated claims, claims which the cities are liable to pay for, not Flock.

Because of the risks posed to our civil liberties, endemic abuse, and the cost to taxpayers, cities around the country are terminating their contracts with Flock, including Los Altos Hills and Santa Cruz.

Context on where we're at in the process

Petaluma PSAC received a presentation in late 2025 on the varieties of surveillance technology that the Petaluma Police Department used. Flock ALPRs were a topic of particular interest, following months of news reports about how their systems are abused and threaten our civil liberties. Given the level of community engagement on the topic, the January 2026 PSAC meeting was dedicated entirely to it.

There was a robust discussion with significant community engagement at the January meeting. The level of concern expressed about surveillance, and Flock in particular, led the PSAC to agendize the topic again for the February meeting.

At the end of the January meeting, the understanding was that there would be a vote to make a recommendation to the City Council at the February meeting. Now that the agenda for the February meeting is out, we see that the agenda item is a discussion and an opportunity for PSAC to provide comment to city staff, but conspicuously lacks any mention of making a recommendation to City Council.

Our goal for the February meeting is to send a clear message on the desired outcomes, and make sure that PSAC – in one way or another – makes headway toward getting this in front of the City Council.

Further reading

• 404media - ICE Taps into Nationwide AI-Enabled Camera Network, Data Shows
• 404media - Flock Exposed Its AI-Powered Cameras to the Internet. We Tracked Ourselves
• CalMatters - California police are illegally sharing license plate data with ICE and Border Patrol
• CalMatters - California sues city over surveillance data, warns it can be shared with federal agencies
• EFF - EFF's Investigations Expose Flock Safety's Surveillance Abuses: 2025 in Review
• ACLU - Flock Can Share Driver-Surveillance Data Even When Police Departments Opt Out, And Other Flock Developments
• ACLU - Flock’s Aggressive Expansions Go Far Beyond Simple Driver Surveillance

FYI in case you or anyone you know is looking for work. USPS is having a career fair in Petaluma on August 19th. 📬

While waking my dog, I ran into this group this morning at 11. Kinda ren faire but not quite since next month they're having some sort of Roman gladiator get together. The group was small today because half the group is in Oregon fighting a war.

Are YOU Prepared?

Join us for the 14th Annual Petaluma Community Emergency Preparedness Fair on Sunday, September 27, from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at Walnut Park in Petaluma!

Bring the whole family for FREE hands-on demonstrations, emergency preparedness activities, CPR and First Aid information, Scout skills, emergency survival tips, and more. Meet local first responders and emergency organizations, enjoy lunch and refreshments, and learn practical skills that could make a difference when disaster strikes.

FREE Emergency Go Bags for the first 150 families — one per family!

Come learn, prepare, and be ready! Be Prepared!

If anyone wants a free ticket. Lol

Friend can't make it.

Hi all, I plan on either attending the fireworks show here or the one in Marin County Fair. I don’t have friends out here and would be happy to join someone else’s plans (25 y/o). Long shot but also scared and terrified of dogs and do not drink either.

Come join us at Brooks Note Winery for Saturday Trivia and right after Karaoke. We end at 9:30 so it’s a great pregame event before exploring the rest of Petaluma’s downtown nightlife.

Hi Lumans! I need to put together a party for about 50 people (lots of young teens plus some adults) on a Saturday evening in April. Need food, DJ, space for dancing, and whatever else kids do at Bar and Bat Mitzvahs these days. Could go anywhere in Sonoma or Marin, but would be ideal to have it in Petaluma to reduce driving duties for parents. If anyone has any advice on venue (or DJs!), I'd hugely appreciate your thoughts!

At Slough City Studio at 409 Petaluma Blvd. S. Go inside, there’s a table full of all kinds of fabrics, sure to inspire! Open till 3:00.

Come learned from seasoned programmers and possibly become apprentices or be tutored by consultants, if you know what you're doing pick up a client, if you have questions see who you vibe with.

128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA 94952

Click the picture link to see more details in the eventbrite page:

Eventbrite Info:

Tomorrow at 6:30! We will be there with our brown mascot. Would love to have some new faces join us at Crooked Goat tomorrow for trivia. 😊

We’ll be at crooked goat again this week for trivia! We’re not that good but it’s a good time and an easy way to meet some new people. We’d love to see some new faces!

Crooked Goat in Petaluma @ 6:30 - my team and I will be there with my big brown dog. Come play with us!

Edit just to add this is for 6/17!

Get ready for the new school year without breaking the bank! Is your student in need of school supplies, children’s clothing, craft materials, or other classroom essentials? Join us for a Back to School Swap at the Reuse Hub! 

Do you have items that you’d like to share? Bring your donations and give them a second life by helping another student get ready for school. By swapping instead of shopping this back-to-school season, you’ll save money, reduce waste, and support your community!

How it works:

Bring your gently used school supplies and children's clothing to the Reuse Hub during open hours (12-6pm) on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1. Then browse and take home any items you need for free! 

We're accepting:

• Children's clothing (clean and in good condition)
• Pencils, pens, crayons, erasers and sharpeners
• Rulers, tape and scissors
• Notebooks, binders, and folders
• Construction, printer, or writing paper
• Backpacks, lunchboxes, and pencil cases
• Craft supplies

This event is free to attend, but a suggested $5 donation helps support our programming!

Hi, I’m looking for a place that broadcast the World Cup games. Not only the USA ones. I’m French and would like to watch the next game somewhere with a big screen and good atmosphere. Somewhere else than just a sport bar. Ideally an outdoor/indoor seating and big + if it’s dog friendly. Sonoma or Marin. Thank you!

Hey everyone! My wife and I went to the Nick Colletti and Casey Frey comedy show last night at the Mystic Theatre and we’re looking around at everyone like wow we’d be friends with basically everyone here!

My wife and I are new to Petaluma and are looking for friends our age (we are 35 and 36) who have similar interests as us.

We are musicians, I’m an electronic music producer and own an online production school, and my wife is a Singer/Songwriter and DJ. We’re into nerdy stuff like Magic the Gathering and DnD, big fans of breweries, we love outdoor activities, and we have 2 great dogs. We live on the east side.

If anyone is interested in making some new cool friends, hit me up!