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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Petaluma church marks century milestone with new time capsule

6 days ago | petaluma360.com | Harlan Osborne

Petaluma’s Elim Lutheran Church, established in 1925, has been celebrating its storied 100-year history and observing its centennial since last September. The festivities will culminate with an eye toward the future and the dedication and placement of a fireproof time capsule, which will be opened in 2125. “In honor of our 100-year existence, we decided to create a new time capsule,” Church Historian Mary Wyrick said.
Petaluma a finalist for a ‘prestigious’ nationwide recognition

6 days ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

Akron, Ohio Albuquerque, New Mexico Austin, Texas Carrboro, North Carolina Chelsea, Massachusetts Delray Beach, Florida Denver, Colorado Hampton, Virginia Jacksonville, North Carolina Kinston, North Carolina Leominster, Massachusetts Memphis, Tennessee Petaluma, California Port St. Lucie, Florida Seattle, Washington Snyder, Texas Statesboro, Georgia Tallahassee, Florida Western Riverside Region, California For the first time ever, Petaluma is a finalist for a prestigious nationwide...
‘Thrilled’: 2 North Bay chefs, a baker and a bean legend nominated for top national award

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Graue

Two North Bay chefs, a baker and a bean purveyor of rock star status were nominated Wednesday for the 2025 James Beard Media Awards. “The Bean Book” by Steve Sando and Julia Newberry is nominated in the single subject cookbook category. Sando, founder of Napa-based Rancho Gordo has been instrumental in the revival of heirloom beans and has developed an almost cult like following including a bean club nearly 30,000 members strong.
‘Thrilled’: 2 North Bay chefs, a baker and a bean legend nominated for top national award

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Graue

Lea el artículo en español aquí. Two North Bay chefs, a baker and a bean purveyor of rock star status were nominated Wednesday for the 2025 James Beard Media Awards. “The Bean Book” by Steve Sando and Julia Newberry is nominated in the single subject cookbook category. Sando, founder of Napa-based Rancho Gordo has been instrumental in the revival of heirloom beans and has developed an almost cult like following including a bean club nearly 30,000 members strong.
‘They were somebody’s neighbor, somebody’s friend’: Sonoma County honors those whose remains were unclaimed

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Kerry Benefield

Hiram Aguirre, 95Lorenzo Ayala-Hernandez, 55Katheryn Boland, 70Diana Brand, 77Brian K. Burris, 61Janis Cavas, 77Robert Clark, 66John Coleman, 62Craig Delanty, 72Joseph Emmons, 63Sedigheh Fakhr, 83Mark Fell, 59Richard Fletcher, 76Ricardo Guzman, 70Jaqueline Hancock, 82Edward F.
‘They were somebody’s neighbor, somebody’s friend’: Sonoma County honors those whose remains were unclaimed

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Kerry Benefield

Hiram Aguirre, 95Lorenzo Ayala-Hernandez, 55Katheryn Boland, 70Diana Brand, 77Brian K. Burris, 61Janis Cavas, 77Robert Clark, 66John Coleman, 62Craig Delanty, 72Joseph Emmons, 63Sedigheh Fakhr, 83Mark Fell, 59Richard Fletcher, 76Ricardo Guzman, 70Jaqueline Hancock, 82Edward F.
Petaluma’s proposed FY 2025-26 budget available for viewing

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

Petaluma’s proposed budget for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year is now available for public viewing on the city website. The city’s finance department will review the budget in detail at the next City Council meeting on Monday, May 12, said Finance Director Jessie Gooch at the City Council’s May 5 meeting. The 412-page budget is “a reflection of our values and reflects a significant investment into our community,” Gooch said.
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approve controversial Santa Rosa building buy

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Emma Murphy

The Registrar of Voters, Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, Auditor-Controller-Tax Collector and Permit Sonoma departments, which provide a high volume of public-facing services, would move into the buildings. Relocating those departments would allow the county to demo the buildings the departments currently occupy on the county’s main campus to prepare for the construction of the new government building, Hoevertsz said.
Supporters rally around 2-year-old Petaluma girl with brain cancer

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

The sudden diagnosis of a young Petaluma girl with brain cancer has left her parents and loved ones reeling – and prompted an outpouring of support that so far has led to more than $100,000 raised online. But much more is still needed, say organizers of a fundraiser for Madelyn and Eric Odgers, parents of 2½-year-old Mia.
‘An incredible honor’: Petaluma officially designated a ‘Coast Guard City’

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

Petaluma is officially a “Coast Guard City.”The newly bestowed honor, “reserved for municipalities that demonstrate extraordinary support for Coast Guard personnel and their families,” according to the city of Petaluma, was announced last month, putting Petaluma on a short list of 37 cities and communities across the country to receive the distinction. That includes nearby cities such as Eureka and Alameda, and farther-off ones such as Homer, Alaska and Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.