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Week in Review: Decomposed Body Found in Petaluma; BevMo Readies for Opening
A round-up of major news stories from the past week.
Monday, Aug. 12
Petaluma Health Center will host a Health and Wellness Fair on Friday marking National Health Center Week.
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Tuesday, Aug. 13
The Petaluma Leghorns punched their ticket to the American Legion World Series on Monday with a 9-0 victory over Las Vegas in a Western Regional final.
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Wednesday, Aug. 14
Sonoma County law enforcement officials announced a DUI crackdown this month.
The “Avoid the 13” DUI crackdown joins the national annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” program.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Department along with the CHP and local police agencies will launch “Avoid the 13” patrols starting on Friday. The effort runs through Labor Day.
Thursday, Aug. 15
Alcoholic beverage retail giant BevMo will open the doors to a new store in town later this month. The Aug. 23 grand opening will feature giveaways along with tastings.
Friday, Aug. 16
A decomposed body was found early this morning on the McNear Peninsula in Petaluma, authorities said. The body was found on a 10-acre parcel of undeveloped private property between Petaluma River and Schooner Landing Park at about 2:30 a.m.
