What's so great about CA? (best, economy, state)

[Snort]

Originally Posted by expatCA

In General this is no surprise as weather is king.

Hawaii wasn't included, so that might have skewed the results a bit too.

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by Snort

Hawaii wasn't included, so that might have skewed the results a bit too.

True. But even then I suspect CA locations would still be the major listings.

[sourdough]

Originally Posted by expatCA

In General this is no surprise as weather is king.

If the California drought continues, water might take that crown. The counties where rated before the drought.

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by sourdough

If the California drought continues, water might take that crown. The counties where rated before the drought.

Realistically the areas directly impacted by the drought in a critical way are not in the expensive areas. I was in OC and LA and Riverside County in NOV and really minimal dry lawn issues, except for some Cityrun and big shopping areas. In fact SD County has no problems with full reservoirs and the Dsal plant will fix any problem for SD county. It would take a far worse condition to make a major impact on CA, so we need to look at later this year and next. Some rain and some snow is helping, but it isn't enough to end it.

[RMESMH]

Originally Posted by jaminhealth

For me, an eastern transplant 50 yrs ago, it's Freedom. A State of Mind.

Really? Perhaps when compared to the Northeast, but not when compared to much of Texas.

I Love it near the Ocean where I landed 50 yrs ago. Lots of Changes which I don't love.

At least you admit there have been lots of changes that aren't positive.

[RosieSD]

Originally Posted by expatCA

In fact SD County has no problems with full reservoirs and the Dsal plant will fix any problem for SD county.

Actually, all of the reservoirs in San Diego county are still well below normal...and that's after the recent "El Nino" events. Lake Morena, one of the major reservoirs for the city of San Diego is only at 3% capacity. Most recent estimates are that we'd need another 50-60 inches of rain to be at "normal" levels. Even though the new desalination plant will be the largest one ever built on the West Coast, and will certainly help, it won't fill all of the county's reservoirs any time soon. At full capacity, it will only produce 50 million gallons per day, enough to meet the water needs of 400,000 people. As of 2013, there were 3.4 million people living in San Diego County.

That said, we are in a better place than we were at this time last year, and the new plant will certainly help. We are keeping our fingers crossed but no one is saying the drought is over just yet in San Diego County.

P.S. If you want to see what the drought looks like, November isn't the time -- that's the "rainy" season. Come in August. But as an "expat" you probably already know that.

[Tulemutt]

Originally Posted by RosieSD

Actually, all of the reservoirs in San Diego county are still well below normal...and that's after the recent "El Nino" events. Lake Morena, one of the major reservoirs for the city of San Diego is only at 3% capacity. Most recent estimates are that we'd need another 50-60 inches of rain to be at "normal" levels. Even though the new desalination plant will be the largest one ever built on the West Coast, and will certainly help, it won't fill all of the county's reservoirs any time soon. At full capacity, it will only produce 50 million gallons per day, enough to meet the water needs of 400,000 people. As of 2013, there were 3.4 million people living in San Diego County.

That said, we are in a better place than we were at this time last year, and the new plant will certainly help. We are keeping our fingers crossed but no one is saying the drought is over just yet in San Diego County.

P.S. If you want to see what the drought looks like, November isn't the time -- that's the "rainy" season. Come in August. But as an "expat" you probably already know that.

San Diego's Oversupply of Water Reaches Absurd Level

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by RosieSD

Actually, all of the reservoirs in San Diego county are still well below normal...and that's after the recent "El Nino" events. Lake Morena, one of the major reservoirs for the city of San Diego is only at 3% capacity. Most recent estimates are that we'd need another 50-60 inches of rain to be at "normal" levels. Even though the new desalination plant will be the largest one ever built on the West Coast, and will certainly help, it won't fill all of the county's reservoirs any time soon. At full capacity, it will only produce 50 million gallons per day, enough to meet the water needs of 400,000 people. As of 2013, there were 3.4 million people living in San Diego County.

That said, we are in a better place than we were at this time last year, and the new plant will certainly help. We are keeping our fingers crossed but no one is saying the drought is over just yet in San Diego County.

P.S. If you want to see what the drought looks like, November isn't the time -- that's the "rainy" season. Come in August. But as an "expat" you probably already know that.

You need to do a bit more research as Moreno is being drained to fill other reservoirs. SD has plenty of water.

While other parts of California are bone dry, San Diego faces the opposite problem: too much water - LA Times

Water Supplies | San Diego County Water Authority


Note SD has 25 reservoirs and here is where they were at as of January 2016:
Local reservoir storage, in acre-feet, for Water Authority member agencies - As of January 25, 2016 - See more at: Reservoirs | San Diego County Water Authority


Reservoirs | San Diego County Water Authority

This does not consider the DSL which simply adds to the total available.

Notice how some areas have more than one reservoir supplying them and while one or more may be down others are quite full.

I lived in SDC for many years and visited quite a few of the reservoirs.

[high_plains_drifter]

Originally Posted by RosieSD

Actually, all of the reservoirs in San Diego county are still well below normal...and that's after the recent "El Nino" events. Lake Morena, one of the major reservoirs for the city of San Diego is only at 3% capacity. Most recent estimates are that we'd need another 50-60 inches of rain to be at "normal" levels. Even though the new desalination plant will be the largest one ever built on the West Coast, and will certainly help, it won't fill all of the county's reservoirs any time soon. At full capacity, it will only produce 50 million gallons per day, enough to meet the water needs of 400,000 people. As of 2013, there were 3.4 million people living in San Diego County.

That said, we are in a better place than we were at this time last year, and the new plant will certainly help. We are keeping our fingers crossed but no one is saying the drought is over just yet in San Diego County.

P.S. If you want to see what the drought looks like, November isn't the time -- that's the "rainy" season. Come in August. But as an "expat" you probably already know that.

Hi, this news concerns me and my wife about relocating out there but we hear about the opposite all the time here, seawater getting into the groundwater and it's already happening and if it does get worse it will have a negative effect on the way of life here.

The phenomenon that can not be spoken in Florida continues as salt water intrusion moves inland

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by high_plains_drifter

Hi, this news concerns me and my wife about relocating out there but we hear about the opposite all the time here, seawater getting into the groundwater and it's already happening and if it does get worse it will have a negative effect on the way of life here.

The phenomenon that can not be spoken in Florida continues as salt water intrusion moves inland

Two sides of the same coin. Not enough water. Both are not new issues and CA like FL has places impacted by it and places not impacted. Just gotta chose where you wish to live with the problem, or if you will be willing to move to places in the States where it isn't a problem. In FL get out of the South East part. In CA lots of choices, like SD County. The damage from the drought and sea water intrusion is sporatic as to where it is a problem.