People in the Bay Area are more supportive of shelter-in-place rules than residents of other California areas, a new poll co-conducted by Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies has found. The survey, among 8,800 registered voters, revealed that 68% of Bay Area residents are more concerned that the restrictions will end too soon, as opposed to 20% expressing concerns that the rules will go on too long. The statewide numbers are 62.5% and 26.5%. Political science professor Eric Schickler, the institute's co-director, says that public support for the mandates is "related to progressive ideology and also skepticism of President Trump -- features that are both prominent in the Bay Area." Referring to the higher trust Bay Area residents place in state and local health officials and scientific experts, he says that that partially reflects "high education levels in the area." He says: "This trust likely means the proactive, decisive leadership of Bay Area officials was an important influence on residents. ... Bay Area residents tend to trust scientists and health officials more than in many parts of the country, and so they were receptive to the clear message they received early on."