Petaluma, CA
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About Petaluma
- • Winona Ryder, acclaimed actress, was born in Petaluma, California.
- • The Petaluma Adobe, a massive rancho, originated the California adobe style.
- • Its strategic location for egg production made Petaluma "The World's Egg Basket."
- • Petaluma hosts an annual Butter & Egg Days parade, a quirky local tradition.
- • The 1906 earthquake devastated Petaluma, requiring significant rebuilding.
- • "Petaluma" means "flat back" in Coast Miwok; it was incorporated in 1858.
- • With over 60,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Santa Rosa.
- • At 85 feet above sea level, flooding can be a concern in some areas.
- • Agriculture and technology are key sectors, employing many Petalumans.
- • Petaluma feels like a charming mix of rural tranquility and urban sophistication.
- • The San Francisco Giants, a nearby MLB team, won the World Series in 2010.
- • Petaluma High School's Trojans have a long-standing rivalry with Analy High School.