1769History
== History ==
=== Native Americans ===
Prior to the Spanish arrival in 1769, the land of San Carlos was occupied by a group of Native Americans who called themselves the Lamc...
1777History
The first Lamchin were baptized at the mission in 1777 and last 1794.
1830Government
José's son Luis Argüello was the first California-born governor of the state, and after his death in 1830 the remaining family moved to the ranch, now known as Rancho de las Pul...
1849History
=== Late 19th century ===
While the California Gold Rush of 1849 found no gold nearby, disappointed Sierra Nevada prospectors made their way to the region, bringing the first n...
1850Architecture
While "Old County Road" east of the railroad track had been in use as a stage line since at least 1850, the present-day layout west of the railroad track was constructed in the ...
1863Government
The newly named region—not yet incorporated—received a boost with the construction of the Peninsula Railroad Corridor in 1863, and the addition, of a station at San Carlos in 1888.
1900History
=== 1900–1941 ===
The turn of the 20th century saw the layout of the initial town streets.
1918Education
Growth remained slow through the first fifteen years of the new century, but in 1918 the town had grown enough to build a school at 600 Elm Street.
1923Disaster
In 1923 the growing municipality founded a fire station, and on July 8, 1925, the founders voted to incorporate.
1925Government
The Great Depression affected families in San Carlos, as it did everywhere, but growth continued, and population grew from approximately 600 at incorporation in 1925 to 5,000 in...
1932History
In 1932, Charles Litton Sr.
1940History
Establishment of these two firms was a factor in the quadrupling of San Carlos population in the decade after 1940.
1942Military
In October 1942, the US Army and “Dogs for Defense” came to San Carlos.
1944History
When they left San Carlos on May 11, 1944, none of the handlers knew what their final destination would be.
1950Government
In 1950, when the population was 14,371, the city boasted a total of 89 industries: wholesalers, manufacturers and distributors, producing a variety of commodities from electron...
1953Government
This innovation laid the groundwork for advancements in electronics and communications, making the company a key precursor to Litton Industries in 1953.
1958Government
By 1958, the electronic industry comprised a substantial segment of the city's industrial area.
1964Infrastructure
The airport was bought by the county from Cal West Yacht Harbor in 1964 for $990,000.
1982Education
Since the 1982 closure of San Carlos High School, local students have attended Sequoia High School in Redwood City and Carlmont High School in Belmont.
1996Education
In 1996, Vice President Al Gore came to speak at Arundel Elementary School in regards to Net Day 1996.
1997Government
Former president Bill Clinton came to Charter Learning Center in 1997 to recognize the site as the second charter school in the nation.
2000History
=== 2000 ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 27,238 people, 11,455 households, and 7,606 families residing in the city.
2005History
However, voters rejected a parcel tax that placed 100% of the financial burden on property owners and the SCOOT program was dismantled on June 17, 2005.
2007History
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $99,110, and the median income for a family was $137,325.
2008Government
Brad Lewis, a producer of films including Ratatouille, served as mayor in 2008.
2014Education
In December 2014, the Sequoia Union High School District proposed development of a small high school in east San Carlos.
2015History
October 2015 marked the 25th year it has been held.
2016Economy
In 2016, the company announced they would be moving their operations to South California and Pennsylvania.
2019History
According to the California Secretary of State, as of February 10, 2019, San Carlos has 19,706 registered voters.
2022History
In 2022, the city received national attention after a woman was beheaded with a sword.
2023History
Growth came quickly, and the early 1920s saw Drake build an office at the southwest corner of Cypress (now San Carlos Ave) and El Camino Real, which is still existent, and as of...
2025History
In 2025, San Carlos is set to celebrate its Centennial Year.