Grew up in So Cal and never dreamed I'd move away...
Then life came and I had the opportunity to live in a few other places around the US. Then life came again and I've spent the last three years back in CA. At least I live in the South Bay where the weather is great and the beach is just a walk.
Having said that, I'm counting the days until the end of the year when I will retire and get out of this F'd up state. Herr Newsom is running unchecked in emergency status and Garcetti is following his lead in spades. It's a complete sh*t show because both of them seem to be drunk with power and control.
I can't wait for them to come after me to tax my departure and retirement
The state actually tried this when I got out of the military and left CA the first time; sent me a letter asking me to file in CA
F'ing tools.