I'm pretty sure Pelagir isn't active any longer.
Like Kael said, there are several active groups in the Bay Area, though they will all be a small commute for you. Depending on where you are in the city, you're not too far from most of the bay area groups. Let me link you to some local groups:
Raen Dun'Aear (This is where I fight, in Santa Rosa - about 1hr20min away)
Dagorhir Mallenorod (Sunnyvale - about 50min away)
Saracor (San Ramon - about 45min away)
Salamandastron (Santa Cruz - about 1hr40min away)
WestHammer Dagorhir (Modesto - about 1hr40min away)
Of the two closest realms, I'd recommend Mallenorod. They are really active, friendly, and welcoming. The people running the show there are Kyrax, Rau, Tati, and F'*.
Also, as Roanoa and Orkin have been saying, San Fran is a great place for a realm. You should get in contact with
Juggernaut and
Kyrax. They are both old school fighters that live in the bay area and know all the local fighters. If you are trying to get a San Fran group started, they are the people to talk to. (
I'd be willing to help you out as well, if I can).
P.S. - Kael, thanks for passing on the good word about the Bay Area scene!