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Petaluma

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1834

    The Petaluma area was part of a 66,000-acre (270 km2) 1834 Mexican land grant by Governor Jose Figueroa to Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo called Rancho Petaluma.

  2. Documented history · 1836

    In 1836, Vallejo ordered construction of his Rancho Petaluma Adobe, a ranch house near Petaluma, which his family often used as a summer home, while he resided in the neighboring town of Sonoma.

  3. Documented history · 1846

    Vallejo's influence and Mexican control in the region began to decline after Vallejo's arrest during the Bear Flag Revolt in 1846.

  4. Documented history · 1848

    Pioneers moved to Petaluma from the eastern United States after James Marshall found gold in the Sierra Nevada in 1848.

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Local business and employers

  • Mesa Boogie

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Petaluma. U.S. manufacturer of guitar/bass amplifiers, effects pedals.

  • Marin Bikes

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Petaluma. American bicycle manufacturer.

  • Lowepro

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Petaluma. American company.

  • CamelBak

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Petaluma. Brand of water canteen worn as a backpack.

  • Lagunitas Brewing Company

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Petaluma. Brewery founded in Lagunitas, California.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Free Public Library of Petaluma

    Wikidata places this site in Petaluma. Research library and history museum.

  • Sonomarin Midway Drive-In

    Wikidata places this site in Petaluma. Former drive-in movie theater in Petaluma, California, United States.

  • Boulevard Cinemas

    Wikidata places this site in Petaluma. Movie theater in Petaluma, California, United States.

  • Petaluma Cinema 8

    Wikidata places this site in Petaluma. Former movie theater in Petaluma, California, United States.

  • TRACEN Petaluma Theater

    Wikidata places this site in Petaluma. Movie theater in Petaluma, California, United States.

  • Washington Square Cinema 5

    Wikidata places this site in Petaluma. Former movie theater in Petaluma, California, United States.

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01 · Overview

Petaluma, in brief

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02 · History

How Petaluma took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Petaluma

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04 · Food & culture

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Petaluma located and what are its coordinates?

Petaluma is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 38.2324, -122.6367 with an elevation of 9 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Petaluma?

Petaluma has a recorded population of approximately 60,438 and observes the America/Los_Angeles time zone (USD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Petaluma?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Petaluma include en-US, es-US, haw, fr, and the circulating currency is USD.

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