Bay Area residents are feeling more optimistic about the region, but the overwhelming majority agree the outlook is dim for the nation as a whole, according to a new poll by the Bay Area News Group and Joint Venture Silicon Valley.
The annual survey found that nearly half of residents think the Bay Area is headed in the right direction, up from 29% in 2023. The improvement comes as crime is largely on the decline after recent surges, some cities make progress on homelessness and new political leaders pledge fresh approaches to the region’s most pressing challenges.
When it comes to the entire United States, however, just 27% of respondents said the country is on the right track…