Outpouring of community pride greets team’s return
When Petaluma National’s motorcade reached the boys’ hometown Monday upon their return from the Little League World Series, the communal affection for the team that has been mounting for weeks reached...
View ArticleSunday’s parade ‘all about the boys’
Petaluma will honor the boys of Petaluma National with a parade at 1 p.m. Sunday that’s “all about the boys,” said Marie McCusker of the Petaluma Downtown Association. The parade starts at Walnut Park...
View ArticleSouvenir sections inside Argus-Courier and Press Democrat
To celebrate the amazing journey of the Petaluma National team to the U.S. championship game of the 2012 Little League World Series, there are special souvenir sections inside two local newspapers this...
View ArticlePlenty of fun, camaraderie beyond the competition
Yes, baseball was the mass around which all things revolved at the Little League World Series, but there were plenty of other diversions to amuse the Petaluma National all-stars.… Read More »
View ArticleParental pride transcends their kids’ baseball success
Almost to a person, the Petaluma families were of one mind when they got to South Williamsport, Pa., for the Little League World Series. They were thrilled with the accomplishment, and needed nothing...
View ArticlePetaluma’s young baseball heroes honored
The Petaluma National Little League team that played for the U.S. championship was treated to a hero's welcome Sunday in a parade and celebration that filled the streets of their hometown.… Read More »
View ArticlePetaluma Little Leaguers still living the dream
Maybe a year from now this will all make sense to them. Maybe. Might take 10 years. Might take longer. Who knows? On Sunday, adults scrambled to get autographs from 12- and 13-year old kids, and so...
View ArticlePetaluma experience inspires Uganda donations
Watching the Uganda Little League team play their newfound sport on the world's biggest youth baseball stage brought tears to Kim Coleman's eyes.… Read More »
View ArticleWoolsey to honor Petaluma Little Leaguers in Congress
By CHRIS SMITH THE PRESS DEMOCRAT For once, Rep. Lynn Woolsey will face no opposition when she stands in the House Chamber next Monday to recite something she deems historic. It’s the roster of the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Woolsey honors Petaluma National Little League team in Congress
Here’s a link to the video of Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, reading the names and accomplishments of the Petaluma National All-stars into the Congressional Record.
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