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.

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 ...

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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%).

Eulogizing the California dream has developed into its own cottage industry in recent years, with politicians of all stripes promising to restore our glory days. All too often the gloom and doom obscures objective gains the state has made in service of a sepia-toned narrative.

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...

The American Dream is the national ethos of the United States, centered around the ideals of freedom, opportunity, and success through hard work and determination. It embodies the belief that anyone, regardless of background, can achieve prosperity and upward mobility, often symbolized by homeownership and a better quality of life.

May 1, 2023 · This essay argues that the emergence of a national ideal of California life can tell us much about changes in American culture, especially since the actual history of the California Dream departs so widely from popular perception.

16. about 60% of californians think achieving the american dream is harder in california than elsewhere By Ashlyn Perri on January 24, 2025