Chris Samson

Department: Petaluma argus-courier/petaluma360.com
Phone: 707-776-8458
Email: chris.samson@arguscourier.com
Beat/Position: Argus Courier & Petaluma360.com Managing Editor
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A native of Palm Springs, Calif., Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in Language and Literary Studies at Prescott College in Prescott, Ariz. He began his journalism career at the Desert Sun newspaper in Palm Springs, and has also worked as a staff writer for the Tahoe Daily Tribune and the Sierra Sun, both at Lake Tahoe. A Petaluma resident and an Argus-Courier staff writer and editor for more than 25 years, he is a former board member of the Petaluma Boys & Girls Club and the Moose Lodge. When he isn’t editing the newspaper, Chris can be found playing music around town. He has recorded and released a CD of his original songs, titled “In My Own Time.”

Recent Articles By Chris Samson

• Old-time music jam

  Published May 18, 2013

  Aqus Cafe hosts its monthly bluegrass and old-time music jam on Wednesday, May 22.

• City Council considers two face-changing developments

  Published May 6, 2013

  

  Riverfront mixed-use project and master plan for SMART rail depot area to be reviewed.

• Road construction heats up in Petaluma this week

  Published May 6, 2013

  Highway 116, Old Redwood Highway interchange, Boulevard South will be affected.

• Feelin' groovy

  Published April 25, 2013

  

  Petaluma the Musical presents 'Chickenstock.'

• Petaluma native invents 'Fluzzle Tubes'

  Published April 24, 2013

  

  Clark Whitehead and friend team up to manufacture interlocking inner tubes.

• Petaluma firefighter injured battling garage blaze

  Published April 24, 2013

  

  He suffered second-degree burns while battling a fire on South McDowell Blvd. Wednesday afternoon.

• Cheryl Strayed

  Published April 23, 2013

  Author of "Wild" memoir will present a writing workshop at the Sheraton June 1.

• Ballpark an enduring monument to cherished son

  Published April 23, 2013

  

  Little League field dedicated to Trevor Smith provides a reminder for his mother.

• Petaluma police dog hurt in training exercise

  Published April 17, 2013

  

  Rico was to undergo surgery Wednesday after suffering a spinal injury when he fell.

• Petaluma senior named Dairy Princess

  Published April 14, 2013

  

  Francesca Gambonini of St. Vincent High will represent the dairy industry in the North Bay.

• Feds allocate $19.3 million for defunct Port Sonoma ferry service plan

  Published April 14, 2013

  

  Project had sought to create ferry service from Port Sonoma to other Bay Area locations.

• Westside subdivision plan goes before Petaluma council Monday

  Published April 14, 2013

  Controversial proposal calls for as many as 93 houses on 60 acres at Windsor Drive and D Street.

• Two poetic events

  Published April 13, 2013

  Petaluma honors National Poetry Month with readings by local poets.

• Woolsey's next gig is out of this world

  Published April 12, 2013

  

  Retired congresswoman will help preside over a panel debating the cover-up of alien life on Earth.

• Road Warrior: Petaluma highway work begins this week

  Published April 7, 2013

  

  Evening lane closures begin as the highway is widened from 4 to 6 lanes.

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