I moved to the East Bay of SF more than 40 years ago for a job transfer. Thought it was fine albeit a bit left center. Over the next 15 or so years the decline began to increase with a spill over from SF into Contra Costa county. I managed to get a transfer to Texas, thank God, and finally retired to my Wife's former area in North Florida 20 years later. I am beginning to see a slide here now equal to that from 40 years ago in the east bay but fortunately from a more conservative level. I figure by the time it gets to center left, I will be in the National Veterans Cemetery.
Ah. So, you're the last one over the bridge, eh?