This is probably the first official review of any California wine. Composed by the Robert Parker of his day and published in “California Farmer Magazine,” the review said, “The white wine was light, clear and brilliant and very superior indeed; his red wine was excellent; w...
Willis Farnsworth, of Petaluma, coin-operated locker patent (1912). Inventions in 1912 Willis Farnsworth, of Petaluma, patented a coin-operated locker. Government in 2003 Arnold Schwarzenegger announced his candidacy to replace Gray Davis as governor of California on “The Tonight Show.” Lieutenant ...
University of Southern California logo. Education in 1880 University of California, now known as University of Southern California, was founded in Los Angeles. Tuition was $15. There were 53 students and 10 teachers. Today, USC is home to more than 33,000 students and nearly 3,200 full-time...
On a Sunday in late March, 22-year-old Kathleen Johns packed her infant daughter into a station wagon and left San Bernardino, California to visit her sick mother in Petaluma, in the northern part of the state. Kathleen was also seven months pregnant with the child of her long-time boyfri...
If you’re familiar with theWorld’s Ugliest Dog Competition, you’ve probably heard of this breed before. Held annually in Petaluma, California, it celebrates dogs for their “unique” appearance, rewarding the winning owner with $1,000 and a trophy. All dogs are eligible to participate, but...
Weott, California We appreciate a good Slab of History. It's a traditional tourist fixture in California redwood forests. Attractions take a fallen giant tree, excise a cross-section, and label the growth rings with historical milestones. Nature added one ring each year, so anyone with patienc...
At Petaluma Marathon in California, because of a previous injury, she ran in a neck brace the whole way and won in 3:32 and two months later ran her marathon PR of 3:18. Cullimore, a petit runner, put her name into the history books when at the age of 35, she ran in a 100-...
Innovation is the name of the game at Lagunitas, and we took a huge leap forward with the creation of our Disorderly House of Brewing right next to our Petaluma TapRoom & Beer Sanctuary. It’s a place of wonder where the Lagunitas team of wizard brewers can tinker, trifle, and craft, ...
basin rges down river. he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers typically dredges the river every four years w where the island once stood. The purpose of the basin made Petaluma what it is. Barges, even double ba with tugs, hay schooners (among them the Alma) and paddlewheel steam boats ...
“part of a collection of Hudson family photographs” but that’s a weak clue, as there were several unrelated Hudson clans in the North Bay at the time and three included a William H. living in Santa Rosa, St. Helena and Petaluma. A few years ago the Sonoma County Historical Society ...