Historian Kevin Starr in his seven-volume history of the state has explored in great depth the "California Dream"—the realization by ordinary Californians of the American Dream.

Nov 27, 2023 · For most Californians (61%), the American Dream is harder to achieve in California than elsewhere in the US, and about six in ten Californians have held this view since 2020. At least half across all groups hold this pessimistic view, but differences do emerge.

Jan 7, 2022 · About half or more across demographic groups say the American Dream is harder to achieve in California. This perception is most prevalent in Orange/San Diego (65%), followed by the Inland Empire (62%), the San Francisco Bay Area (56%), the Central Valley (54%), and Los Angeles (51%).

Apr 11, 2006 · The California image of beaches, blondes, flaky surfers, and “California Dreamin’” doesn’t tell the whole story, or even most of it. In California, always expect the unexpected. Just when ...

CALIFORNIA AND THE AMERICAN DREAM, a new four-part series narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Linda Hunt, explores the dynamics of culture, community and identity...

5 days ago · McCabe said millennials are getting married later, having children later, have a stronger desire to stay in cities and, especially due to remote work, value the flexibility of being able to move with ease — all of which he said could prompt an end to the notion that homeownership is the “apex of the American dream.”

Jan 1, 2025 · SACRAMENTO — On this New Year's Eve, most Californians don't believe in the American Dream, according to a new study published by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). Despite the...

Dec 9, 2024 · These are among the key findings from a statewide survey released today by the Public Policy Institute of California. One in three Californians (33%) think the American Dream still holds true, while 52 percent think it once held true but no …

Dec 20, 2024 · Even in the face of challenges, Californians persist, embodying the enduring belief that with grit and vision, a better future is always within reach. It is this unshakable pursuit of the California Dream that defines the Golden State, ensuring its story continues to …

Jul 21, 2021 · Behold California, colossus of the West Coast: the most populous American state; the world’s fifth-largest economy; and arguably the most culturally influential, exporting Google searches and...