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03-16-2009, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by marn8r
I totally agree with you, CMKM-Miller. I grew up here as well, and Santa Rosa has changed in the 40 years that I've lived here. There are too many people, too many houses, too many cars. The gang problem only continues to get worse, even something as simple as going to the downtown mall isn't safe. The public school system is horrible, not to mention drug problems within the schools. Yes, there are areas of SR that are beautiful, the vineyards are breathtaking in the fall, it's great being close to the ocean, and only a few hours from the snow or Yosemite, but within the next 5 years, my husband and I are "outta here!" People who love it here, can have it!!
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03-17-2009, 03:19 AM
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Location: Kansas City, MO
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Unfortunately marn8r and CMKM are right. There needs to be something done about the huge influx of illegal aliens and it needs to be done ASAP!!!! They're ruining our education system and our quality of life to some degree. I realize our nations finances are Obama's first order of business and second should probably be health care reform but third should be securing our borders. I'm not singling out Mexican immigrants here either. All people entering and setting up residence in this country should: 1) not be allowed to enter if they have a criminal record 2) meet minimum basic education requirements (reading, writing, math) 3)................anyone else care to add
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05-20-2009, 11:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
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Yeah
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05-20-2009, 11:57 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: The Wine Country, CA
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I do agree with those that have posted here.. I currently live in Calistoga and Santa Rosa and Sonoma County is more diverse than Napa County, but I do see that there seems to be, like most of California, a HUGE number of non-English speaking Illegal Aliens and more "tagging" around Santa Rosa..
I'm originally from the Central Valley (the Modesto and Merced Areas) and have seen first hand what happens when there is a massive influx AND when Gangs and drugs get out of hand.. It ain't a pretty picture! It is sad though because Santa Rosa is a beautiful city with alot of potential!!
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05-21-2009, 10:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Eureka CA
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If you can afford it, go for Healdsburg. Ten minutes up the road and (to me) the ideal small town. |
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