Petaluma Argus-Courier

The Petaluma Argus-Courier is a respected weekly newspaper that has earned numerous awards for its outstanding community journalism. Its history dates back to 1855, which is three years prior to Petaluma becoming an official city. Since November 2012, the newspaper has been part of Sonoma Media Investments, the same company that owns the Press Democrat and the Sonoma Index-Tribune.

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Here’s where to watch Petaluma’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show

16 hours ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

– Leghorn’s– Meadow View– Sunrise– Lucchesi– Prince– Wiseman– McDowell– La Tercera– Miwok– Oak Hill– Penry– Walnut– Wickersham– McNear– Grant– WestridgeSource: City of Petaluma Petaluma officials say the city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show is in the works, with this year’s show scheduled to start at “around 9:30 p.m.” from the Petaluma Fairgrounds.
Here are the newest appointees to city committees and commissions

1 day ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

The Petaluma City Council appointed 30 local residents to the city’s committees and commissions at its June 16 meeting. Many of these appointments, according to staff, will fill expired terms as well as two “unscheduled vacancies” due to members resigning prior to their expiration. The city received 55 applications. Members of these governmental bodies play a “critical role” in local governance by providing oversight and input during the decision-making process, according to staff.
Police plan DUI checkpoint Friday in Petaluma

1 day ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

A DUI and driver’s license checkpoint is scheduled to be held in Petaluma late Friday into early Saturday morning, Petaluma Police Department announced. The checkpoint, to be located at an undisclosed location within city limits, will start at 6 p.m. on Friday and conclude at 2 a.m. on Saturday, police said. “Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily,” according to the announcement.
Petaluma City Council approves $348 million city budget

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

Petaluma’s City Council unanimously approved a $348 million budget earlier this month, – a more than 13% jump over last year’s, and with a projected $42 million shortfall built in – with a final vote on Monday ratifying it for the next fiscal year.
Here’s what to expect at this year’s Petaluma Fair, opening Thursday

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

A chance to dunk the county sheriff and other local officials in a dunk tank is among the offerings at the first-ever Petaluma Fair, opening this Thursday at the Petaluma Fairgrounds. The fair – the first of its kind since the city took over its own fairgrounds last year – runs June 19 to 22. Fan favorites planned for the fair include livestock exhibits and Farmer's Day events.
12 deaths in 2 weeks prompt Sonoma County warning over possibly more toxic drugs

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Martin Espinoza

Sonoma County health officials warned local drug addiction service providers early this week of a recent spike in fatal overdoses that includes a dozen people dying in the past two weeks.
Petaluma joins federal lawsuit challenging Trump on ‘sanctuary cities’

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

Elected city officials as well as department heads are required to take an oath of office to uphold the U.S. and state constitutions as well as the city’s charter, as follows: “I, (name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States, the Charter of the City of Petaluma, and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United...
Clover Sonoma cuts ties with supplier tied to egg recall

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Susan Wood

Clover Sonoma has broken ties with Merced County company, August Egg, following the recall of 1.7 million eggs because of a potential salmonella contamination that affected eggs from multiple brands in the United States. The outbreak of the foodborne illness sickened people across seven states, including California. Clover Sonoma posted an announcement on its website about recalled cartons of its organic cage free eggs with sell-by dates of May 10, 22, 29 and 30.
‘I’ve never seen a rally this large’: Thousands swarm ‘No Kings’ protests across Sonoma, Napa County

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Martin Espinoza

Protesters across the North Bay took to the streets as part of a nationwide wave of “No Kings Day” rallies Saturday opposing President Donald Trump and what they call a rising threat of authoritarianism. The rallies have gained momentum and urgency in light of key national events, including aggressive immigration enforcement targeting families and workers, the aggressive manhandling and handcuffing of California Sen.
Former Petaluma policeman reflects on his 35-year career

2 weeks ago | petaluma360.com | Harlan Osborne

Department stores, barbershops and beauty salons, bars, banks, delicatessens, drug stores and restaurants were among the 125 businesses that occupied the storefronts of downtown Petaluma in the mid-1960s. With a population of 18,400, Petaluma had grown more than 50% over the previous decade and averaged an increase of two new families a day, all of them patronizing its two-dozen grocery stores and 40 gasoline stations.