Saying goodbye to San Francisco

After a lifetime of living in San Francisco, it’s finally time to say goodbye. Here are my thoughts about leaving the city where I was born and raised.
(And to those who want to use this opportunity to crap on the city, allow me to direct you to the nearest toilet instead)
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[@JoeyYee]

I truly appreciate all the words of support, and all the heartfelt stories and anecdotes. I don’t think I could have asked for a better group of people to be watching my videos. ❤️

[@peripherique1]

Wow, what a surprise! Congratulations on your new house & good luck!

[@Trump-dj3xu]

I lived in San Francisco when Jerry Garcia was alive and I saw the grateful dead play 70 times. The fun loving San Francisco is gone and has been replaced by a Diane Feinstein democratic party that has totally ruined San Francisco. I feel bad for the younger generation that doesn’t get to see San Francisco in its glory.

[@scallaghan2118]

I'm glad you're not going too far! San Francisco needs to hang onto the perspective of natives like you whose heart is truly there. I'm not native, but feel like one, since I've loved SF since the first time I visited when I was seven years old. I lived in the Sunset for several years in the 70s and 80s and loved your videos, because I could tell exactly where they were taken, like oh, sure that's way out on Irving in the Avenues! High fog as usual, looks like a typical Saturday afternoon in the Sunset District. Your mention of your family connection to Isleton was also interesting. I've long been fascinated by the Delta towns such as Isleton and Locke along the beautiful river. I admire your reverence for your family's history in this area, and your appreciation of what a unique place this is. It's changed in recent years, and aside from the impossibly unaffordable housing, SF isn't a great place to raise a family at this time. I hope that changes. Wishing you and your new family the best in your new home. Please keep posting! 🌉

[@sanbruno6010]

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[@greatone7314]

@@Trump-dj3xu It was a great city alright. Fun & creative & easygoing. Now it is a hellhole

[@DocHolliday415]

I think every remaining SF native can relate and the situation is tearing at their heart daily. I thought you'd be moving much further away, but it's a big change coming from SF to anywhere else. I've spent my whole life here as well, and your channel helped me learn a lot about home that I never knew. Good luck to you!

[@dASHsnucky]

I was going to say the exact same thing. Only Natives & long-time locals truly know how much it hurts to see these changes happening- and the prospect of leaving is SCARY. Coz you know once you leave, you may never be able to come back, unless you got a lot of money to throw around. My husband and I entertained the idea of buying a home in Oakland or Richmond about five years ago, and it honestly was not that much cheaper there! And we kept getting outbid, it was super disheartening. We decided to stay here in our current place of 20 years as renters in the Inner Richmond , and I can't say I regret it. But I totally understand the desire to move, especially if you're young person and have a lifetime of building a family in front of you. San Pablo is not that far away, and I actually do know this place! Because Alex's Burgers, formally Nib's, was there for a few years. You should totally check out Nib's, it's now in Oakland ❤️

[@sanbruno6010]

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[@dennismiles1]

Just imagine, if you were moving to Canada, you’d need to learn “aboot” an entire different version of English! San Pablo is so nearby, that you’ll still be around, so no worries. 😅

[@johnnyparker2128]

I think it's a right to live where you were born. I was born in SF Outer Richmond District and it's sad to say that I can't afford to live there and haven't lived there since joining the military in 2000. That's a long time and now that I'm a civilian, it's sad that I can't afford to return and enter the city every weekend as a visitor.

[@bg710]

i was born in the inner richmond, parents bought their place in the early 90s, even they couldnt afford their current place if they tried to move now. its nuts. thats why i live in SSF/daly city now

[@thehooch-man2657]

I agree, but I believe I'm in the minority. I was born in the Presidio (my dad was career Army). I loved the city and it was such a wonderful place back then. After I graduated high school I joined the Army in order to earn money for college. After 8 years I was eager to return to SF. I did, but was surprised at how expensive it got. After 5 1/2 years, I moved out of the city. Although I do miss living there, it's been so long that I have and I am no longer a young man. The city has become a place for the young and the rich, which I am neither.

[@mocheen4837]

I worry that my children will move away because it is so expensive in SF.

[@sanbruno6010]

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[@ericwong7961]

As a fellow native San Franciscan, I hear you man. I’ve managed to stay here but it’s a question I ask myself every day as the future looks more and more ridiculous from a financial standpoint to stay. I don’t think I’m the only one to think this but I came initially for the SF content and stayed because you are a good artist with a distinct voice and I will support you in whatever videos you choose to create next. Cheers

[@petunianicole]

The timing of this is eerie as I’m preparing to leave myself. I discovered your channel right after my husband and I decided to leave and started looking at where we might go. As a resident of the Richmond, your video’s made me cry with homesickness for a place I hadn’t even left yet. Over a year later, we have our first baby and are under contract on a house much farther away, in Raleigh, NC, that we’ll be moving to in December. Thank you for making these videos. It’s comforting to know I can get swept back up in SF any time I’m feeling extra homesick, just by visiting your channel. Congrats on your new home and can’t wait to see what videos you have in store!

[@sanbruno6010]

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[@heyustabbedme]

I deeply relate to you, as someone who reps SF like nothing else but is living in New York. Sf always has my heart, and I only criticize the city because I love it

[@jennalynnfung2600]

Me too! I'm in NYC as well and have been for the past few years for my education, but nothing beats SF! I feel like the bay is so much more balanced in terms of city and nature, especially when you grow up in sunset!

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

Thanks dear Joey. Of course you have my support!!!! And I totally understand..... Thanks for your once more philosophical encouragements....as a lifelong native, I completely relate to this quandary. Love and success!! ♥️

[@sanbruno6010]

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[@filmhowyalike]

Congrats, Joey! Can’t wait to see what you make next! 🙌🙌👊

[@RyanHolben]

Good luck, Joey!! I was worried because we hadn't heard from you in a while. You've helped me appreciate SF more than ever, I can't wait to hear you tell the stories of SF and more Bay Area places in the future. Also, funny thing, after watching your videos I realized I'd already seen you on KZbin! You make a few cameos in videogamedunkey's video about collector's editions of games, hilarious stuff. Thanks for all that you do. 🌁

[@chrisjacobsen5558]

I will continue to follow your channel and support. I can relate as Im a native and bought my first home in the East bay. You will find new joys and adventures.. and San Francisco will be there for you to enjoy, appreciate and share. Best of luck Joey!

[@lynnhom6915]

Congratulations. You are so young. My husband was born and raised in the city. Then moved to San Ramon. Then to Irvine CA where he met me. Fast forward 30 years and we are moving back to the city. Eventually we will end up in wine country as we move into our golden years. I wish you happiness in your life’s journey.

[@uptain2473]

I just moved here in the last year. I found your channel and was excited to go to all the places you talk about. I imagined bumming into at places and having a beer with ya. Sad to see you go but thanks for all the videos and I'm excited to see where the channel goes from here. Best of luck to you and family in the move

[@cauthoncrazy]

Congrats!! Big fan of your channel. Your videos are impeccably done and engaging! I spent a year living in Berkeley and working in SF. So grateful I get to go out there and visit.

[@JakedeAsis]

Dude, San Pablo is just 15-20 minutes away from the city 😂 I thought you’re moving out of California or another country. But I feel you, home is home and your home is SF. I never commented to any of your posts, this is my first time (hmm..I hope I’m right 😂), welcome to East Bay. I can’t wait to see your “East Bay” exploration posts. All the best. Maybe see you here in Hercules. 😂

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

Baseball player Willie Mcgee lives in Hercules, I think?

[@chakastyles8794]

I was born and raised in SF - 20 years ago when I became a mother I wanted to purchase a home so I too had to leave. I bought a nice home in a great neighborhood in Oakland. Now that I am considering retirement - I’m thinking about selling my home and moving to less expensive City…

[@anndaniels4034]

Joey, I've been commuting into the city for the last year and living in the East Bay & North Bay for the last 11 years. I'm finally moving into Hayes Valley this month and have been researching SF. I subscribed a couple minutes into your video on the Sunset, and this is the next video I clicked because I thought you were moving away away. It's truly apparent that you are an expert and are very passionate about SF, so I hope that we do get some east bay videos as well- looking forward to binging the rest of your content. When you said a city no one's ever heard of I thought you meant Benicia or Vallejo where I lived. Hope you're well!

[@jinnylinny84]

I found your videos because of my interest of the historic parts of San Francisco like the Lands End, Sutro baths area. Love your videos!!! As a born and raised East Bay Californian, I’ve always been interested in the nooks and crannies of San Francisco. The creativity and the research that goes into your videos is awesome!!! As a married 30 something, I can share your struggle in the wanting to stay in the Bay Area and wanting to afford a home. I’ve had several cousins live in the city, but now have left because of that same reason….it’s expensive. I’ll still watch your vids even if you don’t live in San Francisco! Lol! You share the same struggle as all of us raised in Northern California….and in California in general. Hopefully this will change someday. Crossing my fingers.

[@sanbruno6010]

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[@pixieofthedesert9951]

I’m very happy for you! I moved from the California desert in Palm Springs to SF 2 years ago and moving out of all that I have ever known has been great and bittersweet experience. Your videos showed me a lot about this city, and I’m excited to see where this channel goes as you grow in your journey :)

[@sanbruno6010]

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[@paulonorato7501]

So many of us have been out priced in SF. It sucks. I was born there. The property taxes did me in. Oh well. NEVER look back !

[@tanyatressler3132]

I grew up in Berkeley many years ago and hung out ALOT in San Francisco over the years...there's just no other place like it..hope to some day in my late years to visit again..we'll see 💖 Enjoy your new journey....you can do it!

[@Narvaez917]

Best of luck to you, Joey. You'll be just down the road from me. Be sure to check out Starbread on SP Ave & Vale Road.

[@lorraineling6878]

Congrats on becoming a homeowner Joey & good luck with the move. I wouldn’t have been able to move back to SF without my parents financial help so acknowledging that intergenerational wealth ( even with one generation) was my lucky card. Looking forward to your channel growing and being able to sit with some awkwardness / discomfort as you take this next step. Either way the video will have your great storytelling, production & editing.

[@thenewlevi]

Thank you for everything so far!! It’s awesome to find a community who appreciates this place as much as I do. I’m moving to NY in January, but like you I will be back! :)

[@pandabearmadness6263]

As a guy named Joey who also has lived in SF all of my life this video pains me because I also have a deep love for this city. Hopefully you make your way back here take care of yourself. it pains me everyone I grew up with has left for the exact same reasons everyone else who grew up here left, it's cost of living. As fellow Joey I'll keep a eye on the city until you get back😆

[@cdproctor3761]

What a wonderful experience your videos have been for me.! I can't wait to see your next chapter.

[@livaskiodavid3094]

Great video! Looking forward to the new material.

[@sneakerjockCA]

The increased homelessness and trash here is very off putting & it’s progressively gotten worse every year I’ve lived here. Plus, unless you have great rent control, it’s insane what people pay to rent or buy here. Consider yourself lucky!

[@danhernandez8082]

Hey new neighbor! SP is great! I make day trips to the city at least a few times a month, makes each trip going there a special event.

[@lilmszcutiepie301]

As someone who was also born and raised in SF, I can totally relate with what you’re going through. I also moved to the east bay this year, but both my parents and my husband’s parents are in SF, so we visit often! It’s like we never left. I’m sure you’ll have that same experience, you’re only a bridge away from home :) good luck and maybe we’ll bump into each other in the east bay!

[@ACYT415]

bruh, gonna miss your amazing content, don't stop! We natives need to have a visualization of this love affair we share with this beautiful city/experience.

[@TheEwok1987]

I currently live in El Sobrante (practically San Pablo) and I gotta tell you it's not too bad here. It isn't SF I know, trust me like you I am also an SF native, but the entire Bay Area is just something special in itself no matter where you live. Enjoy!

[@karla4799]

At the beginning of your video I felt like crying. We're the generation that grew up in this city, love it, but can't afford living here anymore. I'm glad you're not moving far away. I think it would be a good idea to make videos about the bay area. I'm looking forward to what other type of videos you decide to do. Congratulations on your new house.

[@rogeliozamora3984]

Good luck man, change is good. I left home (East Palo Alto) after 35 years in May 2021 to move to Chicago!

[@sagarshah9122]

Lightfoot is an abomination destroying my Hometown

[@ElectraPotato]

Recently started watching your videos and am planning to move to SF this year (Sunset district). Never thought I would be able to afford it, but the prices here in Sonoma County are rising as the ones there are dropping due to covid so might as well try it while I can! I was born in Vallejo; my mom from San Pablo/Richmond. Coming from SF I doubt you would find it rough there, you just gotta have common sense in certain areas. People that come from this wine valley bubble sometimes see it as a culture shock haha. There is a lot of culture and history to San Pablo though - Check out the Eagles Hall! If you're into hiking Wildcat has some great trails and views; bunch of geocaches hidden there too! There's Rockefeller Lodge and several other earthquake hotspots... East Bay cities get a lot of bad rep but it holds a lot of the culture that has been gentrified in other parts of the Bay Area. It may not be as fancy (you legit will have bars and bullet proof glass on windows and gas stations in some areas), but you also have more of a melting pot than you get in a lot of the state. At least that's my experience... I'm sure you will have some fun adventures!

[@trihan7063]

well wishes, my dude! love your content and excited to see what's in store for you and family in San Pablo!

[@trippg3261]

I’m so glad that you are still in the Bay Area. Welcome to the East Bay! I really look forward to more of your wonderful videos and your unique perspective on city life, but now about all of the other great small cities we have in our wonderful part of the world.

[@sanbruno6010]

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[@JKDubski]

New subscriber here! Sorry for the late comment. I made the decision to leave my home town not once, not twice, but three times! I've come to realize that the important thing in life is being somewhere that allows you to do what you're passionate about. My journey took me away from my beloved PNW and now I'm a homeowner on the East Coast, which basically cements my departure from my childhood. I miss the West Coast immensely, but now I'm working in my dream field doing what I know I'm meant to be doing. Life is all about balance. I wish you all the best in your new home :)

[@richd6020]

You are only 20 minutes from the city, by bart or car. I was born there, and as much as I love it, I am glad I don't live there. I even tried to live there in the late 90s, and it became apparent that it was impossible on normal wages. I settled in the Northbay, and visit when the weather is good. Taking the ferry from vallejo is so much fun. Living there makes you hate it, but visiting keeps it fresh.

[@Dogsnark]

I’m eager to see how your channel carries on, but I sure can understand your feelings about leaving SF. It’s so sad that big money is driving out the very people that have made the city what it is.

[@gillynova]

I was wondering where your new San Francisco videos were at

[@braydeny]

Can't wait for the future videos pleaseeeeee

[@jaysfo]

Good luck Joey! East bay is still Bay Area and hope to still see you around.

[@gillynova]

You're 34 man?! You look a lot younger!

[@PrimalPrimos]

First time viewer. I live right by the Balboa theater I need that shirt right now. Also, I'm moving in November for more filmmaking opportunity so good luck to the both of us. Keep on keepin' on brother.

[@jennifertran4339]

I’ve loved watching your content and getting to know the neighborhoods and the city. Best wishes on the next chapter of your journey.

[@rfrover]

I've noticed that, in the comments, several people are non-plussed by the notion of Joey having to make such a big deal of moving a BART ride away from San Francisco proper. In many American cities (and foreign ones as well) his move would be akin to changing neighborhoods. No big deal, right? Well, speaking as a native San Franciscan, it lS somewhat of a big deal. I think it may have something to do with the bridges and the fact that SF is surrounded by water on three sides. I can attest to a very strange and sometimes uncomfortable sensation that San Franciscans experience when they leave The City proper for the North, South or East Bay. It's not as strong on the Peninsula, but the East Bay can feel like another part of the country. Crossing that bridge can be quite anxiety provoking. I know this sounds absurd, but I'm sure other long-time residents of San Francisco can back me up. Wishing you the very best in San Pablo, Joey.

[@crossoneheart]

Although I was not born in SF, I migrated to SF in 1993 until leaving for the East Bay (Hayward) in 2017. Although I miss it, the cost and issues living there proved too much.

[@erinnasim]

hey Joey, I dont think it atters WHERE you film, you are pretty great at this film thing- so here's to new adventures with your wife & family!

[@1314maxmenzel]

I feel you. I was also born in SF. Will always have love for the city. But The city has become an elitist bubble where everyone there is out of touch with what the rest of the world is like. It’s just strange

[@catylynch7909]

I wish you the best of luck. I was anticipating you saying that your plans would take you to Seattle. I live in the Richmond district, and over the last couple of years, 3 neighbors have moved up there. You're not going far, and I think that you should explore widening your video range to other parts of the Bay Area. I, too, am a native SF'n, and I'm the only one in my family ... parents, siblings, aunts/uncles ... who has declared herself a "city mouse," and not left. Most of them went to the Wine Country. That's a great place to visit, but I'm always glad to return to "The City."

[@TehAwesomer]

You're a real one, and I appreciate your content, no matter where you live. 👍

[@TG8.]

I just found your channel and was so excited to find an SF-centered creator!!! Only to find that you have to leave. I'm really sorry to hear that but I'm inspired by anyone who truly loves it here.

[@JoeyYee]

Thanks, I do still truly love the city and still want make videos about it, once I get settled out here!

[@TG8.]

@@JoeyYee I wrote that before I finished the video and found out that you're going to be nearby in East Bay! haha wishing you luck in this next step.

[@Evan-pr3bf]

Wow this is really heartbreaking. Please keep making videos abt the city and about the Bay area as a whole. But holy shit SF has lost way too many of it's finest

[@Kenneth-tx8mg]

You look just like your grandfather. I grew up in East Bay, went to junior college in San Pablo Contra Costa College, SFSU, and worked in SF. Once you get used to it, using BART, it's not that far and from San Pablo Ave in the city of San Pablo coming from Hilltop Dr. you can see SF on a clear day. It's honestly not that bad less crowded. Public Transportation is so connected, gets to SF and the Airports in no time, you'll probably be more grateful for the move in the long run. With that being said, there is a feeling of unfairness to what has happened with people getting priced out of their childhood neighborhoods if they want to stay.

[@beatpirate8]

i bought in oakland. i love it and hate it. my parents live in sf and i can visit. however you end up going less often. i love the east bay and life is chill, but oakland is a bit wild. when im older ill likely move back to sf for the walkability and safety

[@MR.B1004.]

Joey, you will be fine you only live in the East Bay all you have to do is pay the 6 to 8 dollar toll and drive across the Bay Bridge to see family! I was born and raised in San Francisco too! I lived all over the city from Sunnydale, Mission District, Bayview to the Avenues. I even remember going to the drive-in to see the last Bruce Lee movie enter the Dragon to the 89' Earthquake the battle of the Bay between the A's and Giants to the Marina burning down. I went o Sanchez elementary, Everest Middle School, Horace Mann, Phillip Burton Academic High School to McAteer School of the Arts. Then graduated from City College and San Francisco State University. We all need a change, in the beginning, it's hard but over time it's what we really need. Don't let the change get to you at least you still live in California I moved 3,000 miles away to Florida. I remember crying on my drive from one side of the country to the other. Now, I have a home that would probably be a million dollars in the Bay Area and no longer living in my car thinking about what's my next move.

[@marianne8182]

Joey, I agree. It's tough to leave a place you've called home your entire for a new horizon, but at the same time, it will also be a time of excitement for you as well. I know this for fact, because I did it. Well, sort of, anyway. A little over two years I ago, I left my lifetime home of 17+ years, located in Windward Oahu, for college at Notre Dame. And I did this with relatively little experience with travel to other cities; the only places I had ever visited before in my entire life, before I began college, was San Francisco and my ancient ancestral homeland in Japan. I only added Chicago to my short list during a trial visit to Northwestern during my tour of potential schools to attend, while in my last years in high school. So that said, I was quite a rookie at experiencing new places and cities. While going away to school isn't exactly comparable as the long-term situation you're about to embark on---I do get to come home for our extended Christmas breaks, as well as summers (and in less than 2 years I will be finished with school)--it was, at first for me, a period of significant adjustments. Going from a life of living at the family homestead in Hawaii to South Bend was a big change for me. Especially during that annual 3 month period called "winter" that seems to last longer than it's supposed to. All told, the change of my scenery was initially scary, fun, educating, lonesome (at times)--totally eye-opening for me. I'm glad I decided to attend college 4200 miles from home. I've learned and experienced so much from being away from what is familiar to me. The change did me good. I'd like to say one thing to you about your move to San Pablo: Embrace the change. You'll be experiencing new things, in a new place, while at the same time, you're still just a short drive away from your beloved Richmond---assuming the traffic on the Bay Bridge isn't too bad! And when your time is up in San Pablo, and you've returned to The City for good, you'll only appreciate being back home that much more, after being away. Good luck, Joey, with your move to San Pablo. Just remember that San Francisco will be always be there for you, eagerly awaiting your return!

[@maximegrossman2146]

You are a truer SF fan and San Franciscophile than 95% of people living in the city proper. Where you live doesnt matter. It's what's in your heart. Thank you for sharing your SF videos and never stop. Keep it going! Videos about the east bay would be awesome as well!

[@omarseetoo.249]

welcome to the East Bay! Would love to see a Lake Merritt video someday!

[@robertsabharwal9787]

You've got over 4K views with only 8K subs ... that's really good engagement.

[@robertbirnbach2312]

32 years in SF, I raised a now 21-year-old son, the city is still magical but I am ready for a new adventure in a new place. A little farther away than the east bay

[@gillynova]

Your videos are so top notch

[@justinchonguyen149]

I think it's great to explore the world and sometimes we have to leave where we are most comfortable to truly live.

[@Vancouver_Dan]

You have done an outstanding job playing tribute to and mythologizing a city that, aside from location, seems to have lost the charm and spirit that made it special. On our last visit, I was surprised by how many angry and aggressive people we observed or encountered. It is sad to see vibrant cities loose creative thinkers like yourself. But SFs loss is San Pablo's gain. I hope you are able to enjoy your new community and contribute as much as you did to SF.

[@FULLofJOHN]

Love you and your videos man!

[@MsAngrybutterfly]

I moved out in July and I clicked on this because I'm kind of homesick for The Sunset, I chose Mountain View for the short commute. I've worked in Palo Alto for the last 10 years, and was in "critical Manufacturing" so I worked the whole pandemic, obviously if I managed to buy a condo in Mountain View I could have afforded the City as well, but when it came time to pull the trigger on owning property, the Pandemic made me acutely aware of my commute . I picked Mountain View because it has an interesting character that I think is neat but I'm wearing a Balboa sweatshirt with that same logo as I write this and binge reading the "Tales From the City" books. Not sure if I am handling it well.

[@JoeyYee]

I did a long commute down to Silicon Valley a few years ago and I can really relate to people who say it’s not worth staying if they have to spend 2+ hours a day inside a vehicle. The commuting stress may fade, but the homesickness definitely does not.

[@berlinger79]

nice to watch you videos... especially this one - as I move over from Europe to the Bay Area. but you told, sometimes changes are good

[@markyuen2312]

You can always go back to San Francisco every once in awhile for a visit whenever you want.

[@mikedigirolamo8541]

Joey you're awesome, and the Bay Area is lucky to have someone like you.

[@jeffhill8171]

First time seeing a video from him but I honestly was expecting a major move lol to like AZ or something not something that is like a 30 minute drive from San Francisco

[@nerv007]

Congrats on finding a home that is still in the bay.

[@Rjisawake]

That's how I felt when I left my city.. nyc

[@bluvoid8500]

underrated channel

[@thedoneeye]

I feel a great disturbance in the Force. As though thousands of voices cried out JOEY!!! and were suddenly silenced.

[@jc2delaga]

I think it's great that u can do that. SF is just around the corner n go can still explore some wonderful trips n talk about it. At the same time please introduce us to new things in the Bay Area. U look a lot better w/out the mustache...I'm glad u put it to rest. Good luck 👍

[@Kaboominton]

Would you consider expanding the scope of your videos to the rest of the Bay Area? San Jose, Oakland, etc

[@abw48]

I lived in SF for years in a mainly Asian neighborhood and now I live in a South East Asian Country and Im an Anglo... Go figure... Life is so much better, safer, affordable, in SE Asia than anywhere in the USA right now. I am a Brit by birth. Ive been in San Pablo, nice place to bring up a family, safe, as well as all the other small peaceful towns in the East Bay, Antioch is one, Benicia is another, (That was the former Capital of CA State decades ago), and going further up the Sacto River are others.

[@Someonesaidthis]

I love sf, i live only 2 hours away, wish there was a high speed train that could go from sacramento to sf, then it wouldnt be too depressing

[@tomatobreadsoup]

i live in outer sunset & greatly appreciate your content. wish you & your wife all the best & hope this new chapter brings exciting growth!

[@carlosmacmartin4205]

My kids are native San Franciscans. Are you aware that there is a street more crooked than Lombard Street in SF?

[@nukeout]

You gotta remix it into more of a channel about the bay. Theres hella cool stuff in San Jose / Silicon Valley / Oakland / etc. The bay area IS its own mega city!

[@mothersmucker]

I'm sure I'll still love your content even after you move. Very excited for you and yours, San Pablo is lucky to have you

[@makeitbling]

How you feeling now? I'd really be afraid it's not a good idea. I left SF to go back to be near family in Michigan to give it a shot, and just NO. I love Cali too much. I love the coast. I love the weather. I need the sunshine. I need to be able to ride my eboard without getting harassed by police.

[@krage17]

Jesus, I thought you were moving somewhere different and cool. Like Prague or Amsterdam. San Pablo…

[@415boyz]

As a San Franciscan Born and raise, my family did the same in the late 90s and moved to San Pablo for 20 plus years. Maybe an idea for future video geo map of San Pablo and Richmond. Enjoy your content videos and representing San Francisco.

[@aarond9563]

"Do I deserve to live here? Is it my right to live here?" This doesn't quite make sense to me. I feel like you "deserve" or have the right to live wherever you want except from like North Korea maybe. Congratulations, on the move. That's pretty big for someone who has lived in the same place for 30+ years. I feel like it would be cool to see videos about San Pablo though.

[@ericc705]

Doing more videos about the bay area will be great!

[@FirstLast-jm4dx]

When I bought my home in SF, I never thought about having kids. Why is that important? Unless you're rich and private school tuition is no big deal, getting into one of the better SF public schools is difficult (admittedly getting into some of the SF private schools is difficult too)... If I was moving to the East Bay, I would probably move to the San Ramon Valley area (Alamo, Danville, San Ramon). Expensive, yes...but at least you have to worry less about your kids ending with a lousy school (and crime, and other quality of life issues). You'll likely end up moving away from San Pablo if you have school-age kids. :P

[@CharlieLiuPhotography]

Joey! I'm excited for your move and for your future endeavors. I hope to see that you keep making videos regardless of where you are. I moved from SF almost a decade ago for the same reason - it was impossible then to buy a decent home in the city for my family unless I was way rich. Even at low 6 figure income, 3800 for rent was overwhelming but buying a home for 2 million felt impossible. The prices have only gone up since then. Best wishes to you and I'm looking forward to seeing some new videos of your new city, too.

[@devthegoodboy1367]

I went to SF on my Bday like 3 times SF is a good place to be

[@monicas5966]

I wish you well in your "second act".

[@expeditionwilderness2150]

Omg you are leaving!! Oh but not too far!!

[@gillynova]

I think a video about Alviso would be dope from you

[@sanbruno6010]

PEACE PROSPERITY BONANZA FREE THINKING GOOD HEALTH

[@Daddyme92]

For sure knows Charles

[@FOTZEL]

No BART or Chinatown or Cable Cars in San Pablo,But it has only REAL Casino[not just a card room] in Bay Area!..Really!...& of course is Much Cheaper to live there...isn't that's why U moved?

[@sebastianmoreno848]

pain 🥲

[@davidvalerio2388]

Why so far lol.

[@myfoodishere]

the best place in the world to live. what a joke.

[@puravida417]

You built this up like you were moving to Kentucky. Lol. This is barely leaving SF.