Hi EastBay,
Here, people are from everywhere, and from nowhere.
Many people on here don't want to be "tracked", and so you won't see a city, state, or even a region.
Others will list their city even.
Welcome to SR. I am not an administrative person, here just a member.
If you ask a specific question, you will get lots of responses usually. Especially if there is anyone here who has the experience to share that you seek.
I'm just one of many, so post away!
FT
ps -- for local face to face, lots of people here recommend NA