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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 week 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.
‘Mayberry times’ for Petaluma’s Wine Country Fine Furniture

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Carin Jacobs

In February we shared news of Sienna Antiques’ move to 326 Petaluma Blvd N., but what happened to the former tenant of that space? Wine Country Fine Furniture (formerly found at Praetzel's Fine Furniture on Bodega Ave.) also has a new home at 311 North McDowell Blvd. While their last site was a former motorcycle dealership, their new space is a former Bank of the West building that had been vacant for 12 years.
Petaluma OKs $90 million in bonds for 2 affordable housing projects

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

About $90 million in funding for two affordable housing projects – one on the east side and another on the south end – will move forward after the Petaluma City Council approved the items at its April 7 meeting despite push-back from one council member. Under federal law, the two affordable housing projects in question – Meridian at the newly built Petaluma North Station at 890 N.
Eirinie Carson: ‘What does your courage look like in the dark?’

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Eirinie Carson

It is spring break. Because my husband hates me and wants me to be miserable*, we still don't have a pool. Instead, I have filled the tub and plopped my children in it. They are still small enough that they can pretend they are swimming. They float about, practicing growling at each other like two sodden wolf pups. I lie flat on my bed, listening. I've been doing a lot of stillness lately, a lot of listening.
‘A moral issue’: Sonoma County churches to declare sanctuary status amid Trump immigration crackdown

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Phil Barber

Lea el artículo en español aquí. A range of Sonoma County faith leaders are planning a press conference and rally late Wednesday afternoon in downtown Santa Rosa to declare their respective congregations sanctuaries in response to the aggressive immigration crackdown of the Trump administration. “This coalition has really developed as a response to the election in November, and legitimate fears among migrant communities about additional unjust enforcement,” the Rev.