1823Culture
In 1823, Ygnacio Martínez, commandant of the Presidio of San Francisco, received a land grant of Rancho El Pinole from the Mexican government.
1828Economy
Bernardo Fernandez (1828 – 1912), was an early leader in the town's cattle industry.
1878Architecture
The settlement's growth was stimulated by construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1878 and the establishment of the California Powder Works in nearby Hercules.
1893Sports
Ray Kremer (1893–1965), former professional baseball player, was born in Oakland, California, and retired in Pinole.
1903Government
The City of Pinole was incorporated in 1903.
1953History
1953) was the 1982 Motocross World Champion.
1958Architecture
Construction of Interstate 80 in 1958 stimulated developers to build new housing to satisfy demand, and the town evolved as a suburban bedroom community within the San Francisco...
1960Education
Don Kulick (b.1960) anthropologist and linguist notable for documenting the tayap language attended Pinole Valley High School.
1964History
1964), member of the thrash metal band Exodus, lives in Pinole.
1970Education
1970), the 1992 Heisman Trophy winner, attended Pinole Valley High School.
1972Education
1972) and Mike Dirnt of Green Day attended Pinole Valley High School.
1986Culture
== Arts and culture ==
The Pinole Community Players have been performing in Pinole since 1986.
1992Education
1992), professional football player, went to Pinole Valley High School.
1996Education
1996), professional soccer player and FAI Cup winner with Irish club Drogheda United, is from Pinole and graduated from Pinole Valley High School.
2019History
== Government ==
On February 10, 2019, Pinole has 11,347 registered voters.