Why do people still want to live in California? (gangs, racist)

[columbusboy8]

Originally Posted by emotiioo

I'm genuinely curious.

We sold our last 2 properties in California to totally divest ourselves of financial ties to this state. With wildfires, pandemic pandemonium, climate change, lack of electricity and water, high taxes and higher insurance its no longer a safe nor particularly profitable place for out investment. Cost of living still remains high and the state population continues to grow

My mate has relatives who are still convinced that its the best place to be and that it further extends some kind of coveted status on them for being California residents. I still wonder how this mystique fits into the reality of a place thars burdened by overpopulation and a host of problems unique to this location.

So why do people still want to live there? Do you think this is or will change? Whats the next destination for those who find California too troubled to move there?

California is the best state in the Union to live! Just ask any illegal! Or thug living in a sanctuary city!

[columbusboy8]

Originally Posted by mysticaltyger

The only things about California that I like any more are the weather. And the people are fairly nice as far as everyday interactions go (Despite complaints about rudeness, they're nicer than East Coast people for the most part).

But with all the fires and whatnot, even the weather isn't what it used to be. And there are nice people in other places, too.

I'll still miss the weather, but it's not enough to keep me here.

The job is the hard thing. I won't be able to replace the pay / benefits of my job if/when I leave and my investment portfolio isn't large enough to make that not matter.

And the eathquake potential scares me a lot. NorCal and SoCal are overdue for 7.0+ earthquakes.

Washington and Oregon and Colorado, have the same values. Maybe you should move there?

[columbusboy8]

Originally Posted by BayAreaResiding

I can see Florida but not Georgia.

Georgia has some cool cities that are under the radar. To wit:

www.visitcolumbusga.com

www.alwaysuptown.com

36 Hours: Columbus, Ga. – Find your tourist interests in Columbus, Ga.

[HappyinCali]

Originally Posted by columbusboy8

Georgia has some cool cities that are under the radar. To wit:

www.visitcolumbusga.com

www.alwaysuptown.com

36 Hours: Columbus, Ga. – Find your tourist interests in Columbus, Ga.

I have spent some time in Ft. Benning. Columbus is a dump. Its main street is strip clubs

[Norrov]

Originally Posted by Finper

Good luck but I give it a year. Someone that prefers Wyoming or Montana will be miserable in Ca.

Eh, I’ve spent most of my life traveling for work. I’ve lived in very rural Wyoming to Chicago and NY. I grew up in a town of 600 in the mountains and love it but at my age and situation I prefer the suburb life anymore. Seems like Big Bear and Mammoth will keep me level, Denver is cheap flight away to see my friends and go snowboarding. The ATV scene up the hill in California looks pretty awesome too.

Originally Posted by saibot

Where's "Rancho"? I don't think there is any city called just Rancho. There's Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rancho Santa Margarita and probably a couple more.

Yeah, Rancho Cucamonga, I dropped a word

It’s close to her family, good schools and it seems like a nice area. I liked it better than Corona/Chino Hills

[Finper]

Originally Posted by Norrov

Eh, I’ve spent most of my life traveling for work. I’ve lived in very rural Wyoming to Chicago and NY. I grew up in a town of 600 in the mountains and love it but at my age and situation I prefer the suburb life anymore. Seems like Big Bear and Mammoth will keep me level, Denver is cheap flight away to see my friends and go snowboarding. The ATV scene up the hill in California looks pretty awesome too.



Yeah, Rancho Cucamonga, I dropped a word

It’s close to her family, good schools and it seems like a nice area. I liked it better than Corona/Chino Hills

Ok please keep us updated on how you like living in Ca.

[stone26]

Originally Posted by columbusboy8

California is the best state in the Union to live! Just ask any illegal! Or thug living in a sanctuary city!

I think it is. Does that make me an illegal or a thug?

[Racer46]

Originally Posted by stone26

I think it is. Does that make me an illegal or a thug?

Nope, just their neighbor.

[stone26]

Originally Posted by Racer46

Nope, just their neighbor.

Friendliest thugs ever!

[amokk]

Originally Posted by Racer46

Nope, just their neighbor.

I can assure you my neighbors are neither of those things.

Who are your neighbors? A bunch of redneck hicks overdosing on opioids?