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San Bruno, California

Located in San Mateo County, California, San Bruno was established in 1914. YouTube (Google) has major offices in San Bruno. The 2010 PG&E gas pipeline explosion killed 8 people and destroyed 38 homes.
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Founded 1914 | Population 46,000 | Peak 46,000 (2024) | County San Mateo County

Top 10 Most Important Events for San Bruno, California

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in San Bruno.
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1914 Founded: San Bruno was founded as a railroad town in San Mateo County.
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1914 Incorporated: Peninsula community.
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2010 Gas Explosion: PG&E gas pipeline explosion kills 8.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1914 Culture
Founded
1914 Government
Incorporated
2010 Disaster
Gas Explosion

Did You Know?

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YouTube (Google) has major offices in San Bruno.
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The 2010 PG&E gas pipeline explosion killed 8 people and destroyed 38 homes.
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Adjacent to SFO Airport.
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San Bruno is located in San Mateo County, California.
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San Bruno was founded in 1914.

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Singer, Percussionist · Born Sep 8, 1945 · Died Mar 8, 1973 (age 27)

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