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Redwood City is a California charter city located on the San Francisco Peninsula in Northern California, approximately 27 miles south of San Francisco, and 24 miles north of San Jose. Redwood City is rich in history, from its earliest inhabitation by the Ohlone people, to its tradition as a port for lumber and other goods, to its place as the county seat of San Mateo County.

Oracle, Electronic Arts, BroadVision, Informatica, Ampex, Support.com, Shutterfly and BigBand Networks are among the companies based in Redwood City.