South San Francisco, CA
Music connected to South San Francisco
About South San Francisco
- • Actor Guy Torry, known for "American History X," was raised in South San Francisco.
- • Genentech, a pioneering biotechnology company, was founded here in 1976.
- • Meatpacking and steel mills established South San Francisco as an industrial hub.
- • The city's 'Grand Avenue' was once part of the historic El Camino Real.
- • A devastating fire in 1924 destroyed much of the original business district.
- • Established in 1908, it's named for its location south of San Francisco.
- • About 66,000 people reside here, smaller than Daly City next door.
- • The city rises to 20 feet above sea level, offering bay views.
- • Biotechnology remains a major employer, earning the nickname "Biotech Bay."
- • A strong community with a gritty, yet hopeful, atmosphere permeates.
- • The San Francisco Giants, a short drive north, won the 2010 World Series.
- • Joe Montana, a legendary 49ers quarterback, led the team to four Super Bowl victories.
Artists From South San Francisco
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