Traffic is what finally drove me away from SC ... and that was 20+ years ago.

Feb 27, 2017
10:21:40pm

IBe_WhyYou All-American

Every time we go back so my wife can hit the beach, the first two days of weather is great ... and then the realities of the traffic slows things down ... literally.

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IBe_WhyYou

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To Southern Californians who are raising kids (or have already)...what do you

wisconsincougs

2/27/17 10:07pm

California is definitely a lifestyle. Members are strong here. Totally worth it

bd52

2/27/17 10:12pm

Live in the High Desert

tjngirlz

2/27/17 10:13pm

Yuck, the commute would be insane to Torrance

JOPE

2/27/17 10:20pm

Ya, I missed the Torrance part.

tjngirlz

2/27/17 10:26pm

I grew up in Spring Valley Lake. That whole place is desolate.

dYrtbYkerYder

2/27/17 10:48pm

I moved out of there four years ago and never looked back

hesperiaroots

2/28/17 1:22am

We loved living in socal, I worked in Orange County

JOPE

2/27/17 10:14pm

I love Corona, CA

Nathanael Greene

2/28/17 6:28am

We loved living there but I wouldn't advise it if living there requires

BigD Coug

2/27/17 10:19pm

Traffic is what finally drove me away from SC ... and that was 20+ years ago.

IBe_WhyYou

2/27/17 10:21pm

It's not that bad in San Diego. LA traffic will definitely try your patience.

bd52

2/27/17 10:24pm

Every time I talk to my buddy in LA he is sitting on the freeway and not moving

wabluecoug

2/27/17 11:02pm

I enjoy San Diego but the traffic isn't as bad and I live 20 minutes from work

byujdmba

2/27/17 10:26pm

I find myself outside more than inside. A nice patio can be very enjoyable and

bd52

2/27/17 10:38pm

I think it's easy to overestimate how often you'd do those things

garyfan

2/27/17 10:26pm

Good thing life, sports leagues, weather, the Church, etc. is all top notch

Jezza

2/27/17 10:31pm

You sure have a lot of experiences in your young life.

Mr. Belding

2/27/17 11:14pm

Living in California is tough. We do it because my wife feels healthier here.

Cheap Seats

2/27/17 11:37pm

Grew up in Orange County and loved it.

roarcougar84

2/27/17 11:43pm

Look at Orange. I know a great realtor there, if you want her to send you lists

DumpsterFire

2/28/17 2:16am

Live in Shafter.

84 Grad

2/28/17 4:46am

When I lived in Utah, we sat in our basement throughout the winter. In the LA

kingmike

2/28/17 6:45am

A couple reactions:

garyfan

2/28/17 8:48am

I grew up in CA and, as a young man, loved it. Lots to like about CA,

P-townCoug

2/28/17 6:48am

Ditto

garyfan

2/28/17 6:55am

Thanks for all the responses! Helpful perspectives.

wisconsincougs

2/28/17 7:38am

Born and raised in so-cal and lived there for years after my mission. Always...

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