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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‘It’s getting pretty tough’: Trump’s proposed budget cuts threaten lifeline for many local seniors

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Amie Windsor

Apples. Celery. Onions. Romaine. Rebecca Stewart, executive director of Point Arena’s Coastal Seniors organization, knew the latest shipment of produce from the Mendocino County Food Bank wasn’t going to go far. “We’ll go through that in an hour,” she said.
‘It’s getting pretty tough’: Trump’s proposed budget cuts threaten lifeline for many local seniors

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Amie Windsor

Apples. Celery. Onions. Romaine. Rebecca Stewart, executive director of Point Arena’s Coastal Seniors organization, knew the latest shipment of produce from the Mendocino County Food Bank wasn’t going to go far. “We’ll go through that in an hour,” she said.
Petaluma police close roadway following Ely Boulevard crash

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

Petaluma police are warning drivers to avoid Ely Boulevard at Capistrano Way on Wednesday afternoon due to a “major traffic incident” that appears to have resulted in a fatality. The notice, sent out around 3:10 p.m., did not elaborate on the incident, and police have not yet provided details. But witnesses at the scene reported seeing evidence of a fatality.
New decorum policy sets rules of engagement for Petaluma meetings

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

No interruptions while others speak Required compliance with the presiding officer’s directions Loud, threatening, abusive, profane or slanderous speech that disrupts the meeting is not allowed Speakers must remain in the time limits Shouting, stamping, clapping and other boisterous behavior isn’t allowed Banners, signs or placards that blocks people’s views or interfere with meetings are also not allowed You can’t curse at council members, and you’ve got to stay within the speaking time...
Signature-gathering and city-led tours as Petaluma controversy rages on

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Jennifer Sawhney

There was an awkward moment last week, as Petaluma residents were taking a city-led tour to learn more about the recently passed Downtown Housing and Economic Overlay, when a man approached the group holding a clipboard to ask if they’d like to sign a petition to stop the overlay.
Eirinie Asks: How should we respond to the tragic death of beloved local Kyle Emerson?

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Eirinie Carson

If you or anyone you know is struggling with substance use, there is local and national help available. Face 2 Face (873 Second Street, Santa Rosa) offers judgment-free access to health services and supplies, support for those living with HIV including STI testing, safe drug use supplies and overdose prevention and a host of other things. Devilled Eggery here in Petaluma offers Narcan training.
Photos: Petaluma schools’ Westside Relays celebrates 50 years

1 week ago | petaluma360.com | Amelia Parreira

Petaluma’s annual Westside Relays is a special event every year for students, their families and school staff from around the region. But this year’s competition – held May 19-20 at Petaluma High School – was extra special as it marked the event’s 50th year. The two-day track and field event, open to elementary school students from all local school districts, got its start in 1975 thanks to the efforts of legendary former Petaluma High coach Doug Johnson.
Converting empty office or retail buildings to housing: It’s a lot harder than it looks

2 weeks ago | petaluma360.com | Jeff Quackenbush

New York-based Innovatus Capital Partners owns the property that includes 4000 Civic Center, which has been transformed into medical offices, and 4040 Civic Center, which is unusually narrow and long for a Marin office building. And it’s largely empty. “Our property at 4040 Civic Center is uniquely positioned for an innovative adaptive reuse plan — one that will breathe new life into a site that’s been underutilized as office demand continues to decline,” said Bradley Seiden, managing director.
Toolin’ Around Town: ‘Always have a Plan B,’ says Petaluma’s Gary Grubb

2 weeks ago | petaluma360.com | Harlan Osborne

Similar to the age-old question of which came first, the chicken or the egg, those who know Gary Grubb might ask him, “Which came first, your career in music or your career as a software developer?”The appropriate answer is that his career in high tech was sandwiched between an early and very successful life performing music onstage and a later comeback period.
They brought a species back from the brink in Bodega Bay — now federal cuts may undo it all

2 weeks ago | petaluma360.com | Amie Windsor

The clean, cold waters of Bodega Bay and local expertise on invertebrate health made UC Davis marine lab a natural alternative site for the relocated program. The lab went through a decade of trial and error without successful reproduction, slowing the prospect of the species’ recovery, even as scientists developed the plan under which they planned to pursue it.