This can be hard to believe at first glance. The region is rich beyond belief. The weather is great. San Francisco is the most beautiful big city in the country. But the Bay Area's woes have been piling up for some time.
Traffic is horrendous.
Most of the schools are terrible because the state whacked funding years ago. A livable home carries a price tag nearly as high as a Powerball jackpot. And at any time, a major earthquake could move the Pacific coastline to, oh, Fresno. In the East, where I live, there's a remarkable ability to get electricity anytime you want it. Even a lot of electricity.