I think the Bay Area is a bit of an outlier in that its close to the Central Valley where a lot of America's produce originates. I used to shop at a place calle

I think the Bay Area is a bit of an outlier in that its close to the Central Valley where a lot of America's produce originates. I used to shop at a place called India Cash and Carry when I lived near Mt. View--also unusually good/cheap produce compared with other states. If you've been in California for a long time, you might not realize that your experience is better than a lot of other places.