San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland, CA Combined Statistical Area 2017 the San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland CSA had a GDP of $878 billion, which would rank 17th among countries and 5th among states. Among Combined Statistical Areas, the Bay Area is 5th in terms of population, but 3rd in terms of GDP. Silicon Valley, the leading high technology region in the world, is located in Santa Clara County. Major corporations in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and the surrounding cities help make the region second in the nation in concentration of Fortune 500 companies, after New York. The Bay Area's northern counties encompass California's famous Wine Country, home to hundreds of
Mayor of San Jose that fund and house Silicon Valley startups. The following is a list of statewide or federal public offices held by mayors before or after their term(s). Elmer E. Chase was the first mayor who was not the city's chief executive; the city moved to a council-manager government corresponding to his election. Chase and all following mayors are simply the president of the city council. Mayor of San Jose The Mayor of San Jose is executive of the Government of San Jose. The mayor presides over the San Jose City Council, which is composed of 11 voting members, including the mayor.