Pro-Cyclist and Braniac!: An Interview with #Petaluma’s Alison Tetrick

Photo by Jonathan Devich

Alison Tetrick is new to Petaluma, but not to the lifestyle.  Growing up on a ranch she rode horses before bicylces. It was when she was a triathlete that her passion would turn to cycling. Five years ago something clicked and she realized she was made to ride. After each competition Alison looks forward to coming home to Petaluma and enjoying her surroundings. Alison rides for the Twenty16 Pro Cycling Team in Marin County.  At  the end of this interview, you will see a list of her accomplishments, and find out why she made “Carmichael List” which for cyclists is like receiving an Academy Award.

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#Petaluma’s William Prokop is the 2014 USA Weightlifting boys u11 National Champion

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Video: #Petaluma’s Ugliest Dog Gets Makeover on Jimmy Kimmel Show

Peanut, the ugliest dog in the world, makes and appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Show and gets a Makeover.  Jimmy say’s “He’s like a whole new animal” and requests Peanut to “Not go hollywood on us”

The comments on this YouTube video range from “Whats the name of the clothes he is wearing?” to “Why are you calling him ugly”

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Max the Petaluma Cat Spins In Circles Chasing Laser Light

#Petaluma Batman Featured in Movie Legends of the Night.

This documentary film has hit the east coast and is making its way to the west coast. Get more information about this film and see a movie trailer that has a segment of our very own Petaluma Batman. 

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Thank You #Petaluma for a 1000 "Likes" on Our Facebook Page

Because of you we have hit 1,000 likes in less than three months.  Thanks for sharing and liking us!

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The Gravel Spreaders at #Petaluma's Lagunitas - Hee Haw Metal???

One of the most interesting and entertaining bands we have seen yet at #Petaluma's Lagunitas Tap Room was the Gravel Spreaders. Their genre is Hee Haw Metal!  Have seen nothing else like it.

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Handmade Dolls To Stories For Children: An Interview with #Petaluma's Jess Brown

In our searches for great things happening in Petaluma, it’s hard not to run into an article about Jess Brown.  Her signature rag dolls are known internationally and she recently released another storybook for children.  Growing up in New York and Marin County, she decided to make her home and start her business in Petaluma.  Jess tells us that Petaluma is a magnet for creative people and supports entrepreneurial-ism mixed with art.  The Jess Brown label for her handmade rag dolls have caught international attention by big designer names as well as popular magazines like Vogue and Martha Stewart Living. In this interview you will get to know Jess Brown more and how this hard working mom balances her busy life.

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DJI Phantom 2 Drone Video Over Hills of Petaluma by Animal Robo

This video is well done - I enjoyed the mix of the mix of the music, motorcycle, and hiking. Really cool aerial perspective of our back road hills in #Petaluma.

Glen Weaver of #Petaluma COTS wins Jefferson Award

Photo by Sonoma Index-Tribune Robbi Pengelly/Index-Tribune

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#Petaluma's big fair is coming! Get the Sonoma-Marin Fair Schedule and Map

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Josh Swedberg's Photo of St. Vincent Cathedral Towers Chosen For #Petaluma Magazine Cover

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#Petaluma's Pongo's Kitchen & Tap, Consistently Good and Free Beer too!

Positively Petaluma usually does not report on or review restaurants, but this small eastside neighborhood restaurant is worth our (and your) attention because they are consistently good.  Not just the food, but the service, atmosphere, and entertainment as well.  If you have not experienced Pongo's Kitchen and Tap, located in the Leghorn Shopping Center, you don't know what you are missing.

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Exclusive Positively #Petaluma Video: MoonRyse Jammin' on Kentucky Street

I love the street artists in #Petaluma.  It adds depth and character to our downtown. MoonRyse did a special song just for Positively Petaluma.  

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A chicken beauty contest in #Petaluma, California

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Herding cows on motorcycles to pro racing internationally: An interview with #Petaluma's Shelina Moreda

Born and raised on a dairy farm in #Petaluma, this was the landscape for which she first learned how to ride motorcycles.  She rode motorcycles out of necessity rather than for pleasure. Her love for riding on two wheels came when she got her first motocross bike and was able to take advantage of having fun on them in the open fields on their ranch.   It was here she dreamed of becoming a motorcycle racer.  For road racing she only became part of it as a fan watching Petaluma’s Bostrom brothers (Ben and Eric), known by other racers as “The Boz Bros”.  She not only idolized them, but Eric became a role model for her when she became part of the same racing team Parker Brammo.

In racing sports there is always someone right on your tail trying to beat your personal best.  However there are some firsts that no other female will ever take away from Shelina.   In this interview you will learn about them and some other things about her you will not find anywhere else.   She’s loves her home town and often appreciates when she travels.  Following is an interview that I conducted with her after recently finishing the LARRs Qatar Superbike Championship in the Middle East to learn more about this amazing young rising star in this fast sport on two wheels.  At the conclusion of this interview you will find out about a local camp that she is hosting for young racers, and a recent video interview on Wall Street Journal Live: Shelina Moreda: The Next Danica Patrick on Two Wheels?

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#Petaluma's Casa Grande High soccer: Noah Wilson

#Petaluma's Bellyfulldinners.com has some good customer testimonials

Bellyfulldinners.com is a new start up company in Petaluma.  Something as easy as home cooked meals delivered to your doorstep can really improve the quality of life - according to these Petalumans.

Video of Lagunitas Brewing Company #Petaluma

Ukulele Jay interviews and tours #Petaluma's Kala Brand Music Company

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When was the last time you took a break from technology? by Evelyn Rojas

This video depicts well how things used to be before technology and an effort to open peoples eyes to the great many things that #Petaluma's surroundings have to offer when you do unplug.

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