Question for those in California - is it reckless for me to consider taking a job in San Francisco moving from Austin?
Besides, seems like the financial health of the state should be irrelevant if the employer is solid. Just do us all a favor and rid of your car before you come here. All major California cities have a halfway decent public transit system if you plan your life (live near transit) around using it.
He probably did. LA has light rail, heavy commuter rail, express busways and regular buses. While big parts of the metro aren't covered by useful transit, there's definitely enough areas that are.