Amelia Parreira

San Francisco

Reporter at Petaluma Argus-Courier

Reporter at The Press Democrat

Reporter @PetalumaArgus and @NorthBayNews; Former Producer @KCBSRadio; Reporter @RiffOnline

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Articles

One year later: How the Blue Zones project has reshaped healthy living in Petaluma

23 hours ago | petaluma360.com | Amelia Parreira

Throughout her life, Petaluma resident Jennifer Eastwood has faced a number of health challenges. But all of that turned around after she was introduced to Blue Zones Project Petaluma, a local chapter of a much larger initiative to improve the health of communities around the nation and the world.
Petaluma man arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure

23 hours ago | petaluma360.com | Amelia Parreira

Police said they arrested a 48-year-old Petaluma man Saturday on suspicion of exposing himself to children while they played near an inflatable play structure in downtown Petaluma – right as this year’s Butter & Egg Days celebration was close to wrapping up.
Petaluma’s McNear Elementary School awarded state Green Achiever honor

1 day ago | petaluma360.com | Amelia Parreira

McNear Elementary School joined an elite group this week, becoming one of only five schools in the state to receive a 2025 California Green Ribbon Schools award. The award, which honors the school’s commitment to the environment, was announced Tuesday by Tony Thurmond, state superintendent of public instruction. Only 29 schools, seven school districts, and three county offices of education in California were honored with the award, Thurmond said.
Petaluma Sports Roundup: Baseball rivalry a clash of the titans

2 days ago | petaluma360.com | Amelia Parreira

As Casa Grande and Petaluma, which are not only crosstown rivals but are also among the top Vine Valley Athletic League’s top teams in baseball, face off this week, the Gauchos and the Trojans made victorious strides in preparation for their matchup. Here are the highlights, among others from the Viking Classic, in which many Casa and Petaluma track and field athletes recorded top marks.
Bargaining agreement among items in Petaluma City Schools board agenda

2 days ago | petaluma360.com | Amelia Parreira

Petaluma City Schools district leaders have a busy schedule Tuesday, as the district’s Board of Trustees plan to hold a study session focusing on the district’s three alternative high schools, followed by its regular meeting. The study session, which will feature discussion of a report by the Alternative Education Task Force, is set to begin at 3:30 p.m. at the district board room, located at 200 Douglas St., Petaluma.
Photos: Casa Grande, Petaluma track and field athletes shine in VVAL matchup

6 days ago | petaluma360.com | Amelia Parreira

Casa Grande and Petaluma high school athletes exploded with wins at a joint track and field meet with Justin-Siena on Wednesday in Napa. Here’s a rundown of how Petaluma’s athletes fared at the event. In boys varsity, Petaluma’s Jacob Garzoli and Casa’s Jackson Metzler earned first and second place, respectively, in the 100-meter dash. Metzler took first place in the 200-meter race, followed by Petaluma’s Daniel Shaw and Stefano Kiger.
Petaluma Sports Roundup: PHS boys golf team tops Vintage

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Amelia Parreira

In the wake of pro golfer Rory McIlroy making history with his Masters tournament win last weekend, we have an update from the Petaluma High School boys golf team, among other highlights from Petaluma’s softball and baseball teams, including a perfect game from a Casa Grande softball star. Here’s some of the latest. Petaluma won 214-229 in a VVAL matchup over Vintage last week at Rooster Run Golf Club.
Petaluma police arrest Rohnert Park woman suspected of embezzling $180,000

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Amelia Parreira

Petaluma police announced the arrest of a Rohnert Park woman suspected of embezzling $180,000 from a local construction company. In a community message released Thursday, police said management from Tomrose Construction called them on March 28 to report a fraud. According to police, company management reported that one of their employees had embezzled a significant amount of money over the course of about two years.
Petaluma police seek prowler discovered in west side home

2 weeks ago | petaluma360.com | Amelia Parreira

Petaluma police say they are looking for a man who unlawfully entered someone’s home late last month and was found hiding under a bed. In a community message, the Petaluma Police Department said that at around 8:10 p.m. Sunday, March 30, authorities received a call from a west side resident stating that a man had been found in their home hiding under a bed. The man then fled on foot.
Petaluma Sports Roundup: Mustang softball offense explodes in 19-run win

2 weeks ago | petaluma360.com | Amelia Parreira

Petaluma spring sports teams are giving the community a lot to talk about, as we continue to see some of Sonoma County’s best competition in baseball, softball, track and more. Here are some recent highlights. Justin-Siena handed Petaluma its first loss of the season with a walk-off 3-2 win in eight innings last Saturday, forcing a split of their Vine Valley Athletic League series.