> no offense to Bakersfield buts it's hardly a holiday destination No, it's not. I was born in and grew up there, and I'm glad I left (though as a kid, I thoug

> no offense to Bakersfield buts it's hardly a holiday destination No, it's not. I was born in and grew up there, and I'm glad I left (though as a kid, I thought it was a nice place to live). But it (and Fresno, and the CV in general) does have something that the coast and SF/LA doesn't have: Low-cost housing/property. Imagine being able to live in Bako, Fresno, etc - and commute quickly to SF or LA. By high-speed rail, it'd probably only take an hour or two each way. Provided that it didn't cost a lot (or you could get monthly 2-way passes), it would be a great way for those who want to work in SV or such to do so, and be able to afford to live comfortably in a home with a family. In fact, the idea is interesting enough to me to consider moving back to California (I'd love a tech job in the SF area, but the cost of living - mainly housing - just blows that idea out of the water).