Bay Area residents say their lives are on track, but the region isn't

Bay Area residents feel good about their lives, but less so about the future of the Bay Area. A 2026 Silicon Valley Poll shows a 41-point gap, showing a divide between how people feel about themselves and the region as a whole. For a closer look, KCBS News Anchor Jim Murphy spoke with Russell Hancock, president and CEO of Joint Venture Silicon Valley. Getty Images / kevin chen