Reviews & Comments
Tracy, CA
Was a great place to be raised, now I have doubts. -
4/8/2021Native born and raised in Tracy. I've seen it go from a small community of 12,000 to almost 100,000 in 50 years. The growth has not been for the better IMO. It has brought more crime, driven house prices up, and taken out prime agricultural land.
Kids used to be able to go take off on their bikes and be home before the streetlights came on and you were safe. Even after dark it wasn't bad. Not so much now. Fortunately, I do not live in the city limits anymore and wouldn't move back if offered.
Tracy, CA
re: Dusty, unsafe people not so educated
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4/8/2021Check CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE § 3482.5, “THE RIGHT TO FARM ACT” California Agricultural Protection Act. Dust, noise, odors are part of farming. As far as insecticides go, they are rarely used. What you may be smelling is weed killer (herbicide).
Air quality used to be pretty good until tens of thousands of transplants came over the hill to buy homes and more warehousing came to the valley. More cars and trucks on the road. Unfortunately, what you see is what you got.
Tracy, CA
Was a good place to be FROM -
3/23/2021I was raised in Tracy and over the last 60+ years, it has gone from a small town of about 9,000 to almost 100,000. The changes have not all been good. It was a good place to grow up, but now not so. Since the early 80's, crime has grown along with the population. More violent, and drug related crimes happen every day. The developers have really had a field day raking in the dollars. The city government has reaped the profits from developer fees along with the woes of becoming a large city. IMO, the city government sold their souls long ago for money. I don't live in town but within 10 miles, which is plenty close enough. If you like high density housing, CC&R's, and HOA's, the newer part of Tracy is the place for you. Lucky if you can find an older home in town that's not gonna cost you $400K that's not a dump.