Our Vision
We're building Local Vibe to be Sonoma County's go-to local hub—simple, reliable, and fair. No more juggling newsletters, social feeds, and numerous calendars: residents should be able to open one app and instantly see what matters to them, whether it's a comedy show, a pop-up market, a volunteer opportunity, or a shop's latest special.
At the same time, every small business, nonprofit, or neighborhood group deserves an easy, purpose-built, and cost-effective way to reach the people nearby without wrestling with ad platforms or buying expensive campaigns. By auto-syncing publicly available information, and layering on straightforward management tools and promotion capabilities, we keep the tech light and the overhead low.
In practice, that means an organization can claim and manage their listing in minutes, get basic real-time stats, and focus on what they do best—while residents gains a single, up-to-date, and personalized feed of everything happening around them. Local Vibe's vision is simply to bring Sonoma County residents, visitors, and organizations closer together by making the latest local information instant and effortless.
About Us
Local Vibe was founded by a long-time Petaluma resident who spent years in the tech world and wanted to build something with genuine local impact. We're a small, tight-knit team of developers, designers, and community advocates who live here, shop here, and volunteer here.
Every line of code and every feature we build is guided by feedback from our neighbors and local organizations. We believe that when people and businesses can find each other easily, everyone benefits—and that keeping our costs low is the best way to ensure no one gets left out.
If you have suggestions, spot outdated information, or just want to say hello, you'll hear back from us personally—we'll use what you tell us to make Local Vibe better for everyone. Please reach out any time by email or on Instagram.