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

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Feb 28, 2017
6:48:50am

P-townCoug All-American

but there are a lot of reasons why my wife and I settled elsewhere. Too many drawbacks, IMO.

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P-townCoug

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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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