Hello Betty-
Welcome to the Ericson forum!
From the lack of replies, I presume this regional forum is pretty much... let's say 'hibernating.' However, as you say there are a ton of Ericson's in the NorCal area, especially on SF Bay (I am one of them). I actually think the sheer number of Ericsons, and other boats, in the area may be one reason the regional forum isn't that active -- people run into other sailors, and other Ericsons, pretty easily. For instance, I often find when posting here that some of the the repondents are very local, and have met a couple.
Anyway, I have nothing more to add, other than that I have found the Ericson forum in genral to be very helpful and friendly, and certainly run into locals here -- just not on this regional forum section.