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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Founded1914|Population46,000|Peak46,000(2024)|CountySan Mateo County
Top 10 Most Important Events for San Bruno, California
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1885Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in San Bruno.
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1914Founded: San Bruno was founded as a railroad town in San Mateo County.
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1914Incorporated: Peninsula community.
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2010Gas Explosion: PG&E gas pipeline explosion kills 8.
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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.
Famous People from San Bruno, California
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Suzanne Somers
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Ruggiero Ricci
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Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
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