California is probably dicked. Or where to find a job.

NewGeography, a site I like, has developed a methodology and compiled a list of "The Best Cities for Jobs" in 2011. 

Somehow, Oakland, California beat out Detroit! Considering that Oakland's mayor, career politician [Something] Brown, was just elected governor of the state, I would suggest you consider re-think your intent to live in the once-golden state.

Rankings are based on recent growth trends, mid-term growth and long-term growth and momentum. We also broke down rankings by size — small, medium and large — since regional economies differ markedly due to their scale.

But no place displayed more vibrancy than Texas. The Lone Star State dominated the three size categories, with the No. 1 mid-sized city, El Paso (No. 3 overall, up 22 places from last year) and No.1 large metropolitan area Austin (No. 6 overall), joining Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood (the No. 1 small city) atop their respective lists.

Texas also produced three other of the top 10 smallest regions, including energy-dominated No. 4 Midland, which gained 41 places overall, and No. 10 Odessa, whose economy jumped a remarkable 57 places. It also added two other mid-size cities to its belt: No. 2 Corpus Christi and No. 4 McAllen-Edinburgh-Mission.

Whatever they are drinking in Texas, other states may want to imbibe. California–which boastedzero regions in the top 150–is a prime example. 

Note: As time permits, I rank cities around the world for their ability to survive and thrive in the new economy wrought by smartphones, the mobile web and the nexus of hyperlocal-hyperglobal connectivity. Here: City Rankings