With so many residents trying to escape the bustle of the South Bay and Penninsula, the East Bay has a wealth of talent searching for a shorter commute. Workday, based in Pleasanton, and GE Digital, based in San Ramon, are recent examples of the East Bay’s budding IT growth.

Techcrunch reports on 5 East Bay cities to keep your eyes on.  Glad to see Hayward on the list. As a historically industrial city, Hayward is still one of the most affordable areas of the Bay Area. It also maintains close geographic proximity to the SF peninsula and South Bay.