https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/10/02/this-bay-area-suburb-is-ranked-best-place-to-raise-a-family-in-california/ > Raising a family in today’s world is fraught with complications. From escalating fears of climate change to the ever rising cost of a college education, being a parent is no mean feat these days. > Where to hang your hat is also far more challenging than it used to be. The Bay Area’s outrageous housing market has made affordability seem like an impossible dream.