Many thanks, Pat, for all the info!
I'm going to fire up my imaginary Harley '42 Knucklehead, and pop over to Woodside to explore your childhood areas!
"Flight Unlimited II" in 1995 was my introduction to the delights of Silicon Valley and the surrounding area, (Half Moon Bay [KHAF] was/is my Sim Hangar space), and I've been daily addicted to it ever since!
California is a favourite place for me to delve into its fascinating history, scenery, and many secrets!
I just keep well away from Oakland, Alameda, and Richmond, for obvious reasons!...."East Bay" worries me!...

Haight/Ashbury is OK though!....

Off for a tour around the farmlands of Davis (University of California) and Central Valley, with their serious shortage of water!
Paul....forever exploring!....

Oregon is OK.....just don't commit any criminal offences (Motorcycle speeding, pulling a Mormon's beard, etc) in the state of Utah...>>> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32027751
Choices: A 10 Cent bullet, or 99 years in jail at a cost of $47,000 a year to the Tax Payer?.....

(......>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incarcerat ... ted_States ....)
....
