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DEMISE OF CALIFORNIA

4/16/2018

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Written by Dr. Ron Martinelli………
 
An excellent, but sad article on the demise of California 


I sit in the LAX terminal after concluding business in downtown Los Angeles for the past two days, I cannot help but reflect upon my journey from once a California native to a new resident of the Great State of Texas and why.  You see, in my personal and professional opinion, the once great State of California has in essence become a third world country


Third World Country – “The concept of the “third world” has evolved to describe countries that suffer from low economic development, high levels of poverty and little to no ability to utilize natural or economic resources.”  French demographer Alfred Sauvey, 1952


While the reasons for California’s ever-spiraling downwards status from 1st World economic prominence and prosperity to near 3rd World malaise are many;  I will assert that when you combine uber-liberal politicians, with rich elitist Hollywood Celebrities, dotcom CEO billionaires, disengaged millennials and illegal aliens; you in effect create the circumstances where your city or state becomes a 3rd World environment.


The process of California’s demise from the “Golden State” to 3rd World status has been slow but steady; supported and enabled by the aforementioned actors.  While much of the legislated changes for the worse have been designed and voted in by politicians in Sacramento; municipal politicians and a complicit uninformed, naive and entitled voting public must also share blame.  After all, when 51% of those on some type of government subsidy out-vote the 49% of the money earning and tax paying citizenry, any state is doomed to failure.  With California now a “Sanctuary State” and their libtard Democratic state legislature pushing for voting rights for illegal aliens, the state will never recover.  My thoughts exactly.  Calif. Is finished.


My observations during my short visit to Los Angeles underscored many of the problems Californians are facing as they follow like lemmings their Governor Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown, their Democratic legislators and urban mayors like Eric Garretti off the economic cliff.


Literally nothing substantive is good about L.A. An ever-growing homeless subculture populates the downtown area.  The intoxicated, drug influenced, mentally impaired and criminals are everywhere.  They literally surround Civic Center, federal buildings and courts – the so-called foundations and protectors of the Rule of Law and society.  How ironic to be surrounded by the failures these very systems, liberal politicians and judges have created.  Isn’t karma interesting to watch in real time?


The homeless, numbering in the thousands, sleep in the shadows of immense, gleaming edifices owned by multi-billion dollar international conglomerates and dotcom corporations. Business executives in Brioni suits and workers quickly pass by the unwashed masses, while holding their noses to screen out the stench of urine and feces.  The obvious health and safety hazards to the public are too many to count.


Interconnecting Los Angeles city roadways and state highways designed to transport the commuting, tax paying public to their job sites are a debacle.  The ribbons of roadways are a mess of potholed, weed infested, trash laden, graffiti vandalized passages filled with vehicles lined up bumper-to-bumper going nowhere fast.  These are your tax dollars at work.  While California voters grumble and groan, in the end they just seem to accept their fate as one of the prices to pay for living the California dream.


You see, the working public has no time to get out and protest the outrageous and constant increases in taxes on gas, municipal services, vehicle registrations, rapid transit and a bullet train going to nowhere.  Only the unemployed, government subsidized masses have time to demonstrate in the streets to ensure that their subsidies continue.  Since the liberal politicians in Sacramento know this dynamic and their power base all too well, the taxation without representation continues.


I was staying at a hotel near LAX and my mileage commute to downtown L.A. was a mere twelve miles.  However, it took me every bit of one hour and twenty minutes to arrive at my destination. I then paid $20 for the privilege of parking my car in a public lot.  Of course, this was after I paid $30 a day to park my rental car at my hotel.  Nice.  I’m seriously considering Uber next time.


Since I frequently travel throughout California on business, I will tell you that Los Angeles is a mirror image of all of the other large urban cities in the state.  I have observed similar and even worse depressed and dysfunctional urban environments in the San Francisco Bay Area, Orange County, San Diego and a number of other cities.


California is rapidly becoming a two-tiered society of the very rich and the very poor, similar to the 2nd and 3rd World countries I regularly visit.  The middle class, small business owners and the retired are either being pushed out of state and/or escaping in droves to such tax free, business friendly and less crime ridden states such as Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Florida. Lame duck Gov. Moonbeam and the state’s liberal Democratic legislature know this.  They just don’t care because their power base is now assured. Just ask any of their castrated, powerless Republican colleagues


There will never again be a Republican administration in California.  The days of Ronald Reagan have long passed.  The candidates lining up for the governor’s race in 2018 are Open Borders and Sanctuary State advocates Anthony Villaraigosa and Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom. Governor Brown and his Democratic legislature are pulling out all the stops creating legislation that will allow illegal aliens in the state to vote in state and local elections.  Republicans, conservatives and moderates don’t stand a chance.


Here are just some of things Californian’s have done in recent years to turn their state into a 3rd World mess.  Passed Proposition 47 which has since freed tens of thousands of felons from state prisons and county jails back into communities. Prop. 47 also eviscerated the parole enforcement agency and created a system where police on the streets can’t even enforce outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants anymore.  Police no longer arrest people for being under the influence of dangerous drugs.  What would be the point; it’s just a misdemeanor.  They have reduced the crime of auto theft to a citable misdemeanor. Steal a car; get caught and get a ticket.  Commit non-violent crimes, get arrested and you are out the same day with a promise to appear in court that will not ever be enforced.  No warrant enforcement, remember?  Amazing!


California’s new “Sanctuary State” status supports and enables its Open Borders mentality. Police in a number of cities such as San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles are ordered not to assist ICE with border enforcement. Remember the Kate Steinle murder case where her five-time convicted criminal and deported illegal alien was acquitted?  Well, that’s the political mentality that created that circumstance. This is also an excellent example that liberal politicians in California are willing to sacrifice the innocent to demonstrate that they support violent illegal alien criminals.


What happens in California’s larger cities filters down to its medium and small sized cities as well. I recently wrote about the city of Salinas, CA that experienced an incredible 150% increase in its homicide rate from 2014 – 2015. Salinas rated as one of the nation’s 30 most violent cities.  Fifty percent of all of their murders were gang and drug related, with the predominate gang members being illegal aliens.  I can only wonder how Silicon Valley dot-commers’ who are paying over half a million bucks for a home and commute over four hours a day to San Jose like living in that violent environment?


Which brings me back to why my successful business owner wife and I escaped to Texas.  The state loves us.  No commute problems, no state taxes and we live in an area where there is little to no crime.  Our area just outside of San Antonio some of the best school districts in the U.S.; high employment, great people and lots of fun things to do.


My wife and I live a great life on a ranch with a river in our backyard where we can fish, swim, kayak and BBQ with family and neighbors anytime we want.  The price?  Less than you would pay for a one bedroom studio condo in any of the cities in California I’ve mentioned.  New home buyers only need three percent down to purchase a home and veterans make no down payments.  If you are a younger middle-classer, a small business owner or retired, you’d be nuts to remain in California.


With California over a trillion dollars in debt and 30% of their budget going to subsidizing illegal aliens at the expense of hard-working, taxpayers who have little to no voice on how their state is run, the state and the majority of their citizens are doomed.  That’s what a two-tiered society eventually creates . One heck of a THIRD WORLD COUNTRY!


The truth is blatantly obvious... and yet the left STILL turns a blind eye..   I say let this Titanic sink….


People need to wake up, and it’s too bad you won’t be forwarding this to your left-leaning, closed-minded, egalitarian friends for fear of their reprisals!
40 Comments
Elmer A. Omohundro Jr. link
6/20/2018 10:06:40 pm

You have published the truth as I've lived it having been born in Altadena, CA, 88 years ago next month. I remember the influx of undocumented aliens in Los Angeles who over-ran the schools, hospitals, emergency services, hospitals, and other public institutions, causing many to close and go bankrupt. Ronald Reagan tried his best to keep the State going, but the Democrats were too aligned with the Socialists. The Governorship of the Brown Administration has led the state toward bankruptcy. But, what can we expect when the public votes against a "train to nowhere" and the Governor ignores their wishes placing the public in debt for over 50 years. I won't be around to see it, but my Great, Great, Grandchildren will be. How sad.

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Roland E. Otte
7/9/2018 03:19:28 am

I have seldom read a better written piece. Bravo Dr. Martinelli.

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Dan Wheeler
7/13/2018 05:14:54 pm

Like the author of this piece I too also escaped from the Democratic People's Republic.
After 19 years as a contractor I got fed up with the regulations, workmans comp costs, idiot brain dead building inspectors, taxes I too fled to Texas. I knew there would be no way we could retire there.
And as the author stated I too one time had a two hour drive from SLAC Standford to San Jose Airport a distance of 30 odd miles.
As many articles have said it is only a matter of time till California is no more because eventually you run out of other people's money!

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Thomas E. Porter
7/16/2018 03:17:23 pm

I agree. Unfortunately my spouse of 56 years wants to be near her granddaughter. I am originally from a town near the Okla-Tex border and have a brother and couple of sisters living in TX.
Further, I find the people in TX much friendlier and genuine. Should anything happen to my wife, Heaven forbid, I will be out of here quicker than a cat can lick it's butt.
Thanks for the article.

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Steven Hammond
8/2/2018 11:02:10 am

This state has gone downhill ever since Jerry Brown was in office I don't know why he can't be impeached for putting California residents safety Last and putting are all the criminals first and if is clony Newsome gets in the state will get worse and worse and worse and if that happens I love California I'm not going to stay in California isn't it a nice thing to do to go watch somebody go to the bathroom in San Francisco it's going to cost over 17 million dollars for them to clean the city up annually what can we do with that type of money other than cleaning up after the drug addicts that are given free syringes at a plastic but want to ban straws the mentality escaped me and like I said all they want to do is put our safety Last how could they have been voted in office to do that we need to change we need to make California great again and we cannot let people like these leaders ruin our lives livelihood and keep this in constant Danger so think about that when you go to the polls this year have a great day God bless you all

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albo
8/11/2018 03:56:24 pm

Why can't Brown be impeached? It used to be just the Leftist ideology of the elites that implemented idiocy for everyone but themselves, which destroyed the schools, families, safety, jobs. But now the reason is that it's a fixed game; i.e., the whole political structure is truly ossified, with no alternative voices to the Democrats in politics.
It's killed social mobility and a path to fix things. Just like in the Third World. Mostly, we are becoming Latin America, which is is corrupt and without opportunity.

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Gordon Steele
8/6/2018 06:36:05 pm

As Canadians, we have always enjoyed our many trips to California. We feel it is a wonderful place and superior to all other places in the USA we have visited. Sure the freeways in LA are crowded, but they are an excellent road system allowing more people than in all of Canada to get from place to place. You must be a Trump supporter!

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Steve McKeown
8/10/2018 08:59:55 pm

And you obviously support that spineless pretty boy socialist Trudeau. Feel free to visit California any time you like. Although your opinion might change the first time you and your family are attacked by MS-13 gang members.

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Donna link
8/16/2018 12:13:40 pm

Gordon Steele; There is a saying, "No one knows what goes on behind closed doors". When you live the day to day atrocities that are destroying the State, the experience is quite different from a drive-by view. For you it is a closed door view. In other words, unreal!

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Susie Torres
11/4/2018 09:09:55 am

Visiting California and living in California are two very different experiences, with absolutely no comparison. Our freeways are one thing, but they have no positive impact on the quality of life for hard working, tax paying citizens. Visitors who have never lived in California see our state from a completely different perspective, which has nothing to do with the realities of living here. Do we have great weather, absolutely, but now a days there are far more negative things that impact every day living than the positive of great weather. The times I've visited Canada have been wonderful experiences, but I would never comment on any aspect of the country's infrastructure, since I really know nothing your daily living environment. This article has nothing to do with Donald Trump being President, and everything to do with seeing how the infrastructure of California has deteriorated given the politics of California. I have been a resident of California for 50 years, so I have seen much change and the deterioration of what was once a great state of this nation.

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Lorna Harris
11/4/2018 12:48:05 pm

Ms Torres:
Your statement are correct, and some people have stated they would vote a GOP governor if they were like Arnold. I voted for Cox i am not a fan of Gavin and Kevin De Lone because of their egos and not having common sense. Our so called leaders in CA work for themselves, and their donors. We are being taxed to death and ourinfrastructure is none thanks to Brown an the DEMs. If the gax tax stays it will go up another 7%. We are taxed every time we renew our car insurance.and my insurance company informed me last July.Where is our money goimng?

Tony DCCO
11/5/2018 07:44:59 am

Obviously you are not paying for all the free stuff being given away. I believe you stay too long in California, USA, getting some of the "free stuff". Stay in Canada!

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Joe Lorey link
1/17/2019 06:47:50 pm

Is that the best you got Gordy? Considering where you are from, it's obvious you don't know squat about the real CA. Perhaps you might learn a little respect for people that obviously know a heck of a lot more than you. And you better be careful here in America about your attitude toward our Commander in Chief. There might be some of us that would take offense to your negative comments...eh?

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Dr. Ron Martinelli
10/20/2019 11:31:48 am

Gordon. Sorry I have not replied to your email sooner, but my article has since been republished in many magazines and blogs. Your last comment, "You must be a Trump supporter" is telling. Why do I have to be a "Trump Supporter?" Why can't I simply be a former CA resident. You are a Canadian, eh? Well, I know a ton of Canadians who have fled Canada and now reside in Mexico. WHY is that? Perhaps because Canada has been following the failed CA model for years, and is itself failing its people. If you say that the CA highway system is good, then I know you don't travel in the U.S. much. CA has the worst and most expensive transportation system of any of the states surrounding it. As soon as you travel OUT of CA you know this. I travel regularly from my new home in Texas to CA on a regular basis. From the time I leave CA to arrive in TX, I am on excellent roads. Once I enter CA, the good roads end immediately. This article was written in 2018. How has CA fared since Gov. Newsome has taken office? Far worse than under horrible former Gov. Jerry Brown. Interested in your thoughts now.

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Monroe Wingate
9/25/2018 06:15:55 am

This will make you feel very sad, but it's a must read.

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Lydia Gugich
10/21/2018 07:29:47 am

Excellent synopsis of the ‘state’ of California . . . . and Texas. Would love to move except that friends and family are here. But equally as important, often the way CA goes, the nation follows. Republicans need to re-emerge and fight for our beautiful state. And remember, Gavin Newsom is using the Governorship of CA as a stepping stone to the Presidency!

What good does it do to leave California when Pelosi, Feinstein, and Harris are ruling the country?

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Lorna Harris link
11/4/2018 12:31:03 pm

Ms. Gugich:
How is Pelosi, Feinstein, and Harris ruiling the country? Trump, is ruling the counrty and is doing a excelent job.

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John
10/28/2018 02:12:49 pm

Great article! I moved away for my career many years ago, but had the opportunity to take over the family home is So. Cal. in 2013. I was tempted as I had grown up on the beach there. But, I took a drive from the harbor area to S.F. Valley to visit my grandparents graves on a Saturday, on surface streets. That made up my mind! Nothing but dilapidate stucco buildings, trash, graffiti, bars on windows, potholed rough streets, not a sign in english across much of the L.A. Basin, and even into the S.F. Valley! Will never go back!

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Jennifer Pignone
11/4/2018 02:51:27 pm

I would love to share this . This letter is the absolute truth. Everyone needs to read this .

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Debra M. Prisk
11/4/2018 05:19:41 pm

You missed how the Dems cheat at the voting polls. Thus making it impossible for us to get a Republican voted in. https://www.facebook.com/markpmeuser/videos/1166080166873671/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARDjL7UK3D_qWKhC2evdKWVdFMaPdsPhCtXIjtnZoBfOAET-zyH_Cwx_bQcC0FQ27oxtTmwyy8b9Gr4g
and
https://www.facebook.com/markpmeuser/videos/1229858820505589/
just go on Mark Meuser's FB and watch his videos...

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Stella
11/8/2018 06:33:33 pm

But a Marine that is not an illegal alien just murdered 11 people in the state of California. Someone who fought to protect this country just killed 11 people. That’s fine. Totally okay. People need to look at the bigger picture. Love your neighbors. We’re all on the same team.

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PADDY MCMORROW
11/25/2018 04:25:59 pm

He did not kill them because he is a Marine; he killed them because he is a sick man! You don't ban cars when a driver kills someone while drunk!

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Tony Verreos link
12/21/2018 08:04:51 pm

Well - actually - the same people who want to ban guns, would probably love to ban cars as long they can keep theirs, or take Uber, or some public transit money pit alternative. Sometimes their socialist communist philosophy just comes face to face with reality, but nothing else will ever make them back off.

Robbie link
11/12/2018 05:18:13 pm

I left California last year and moved to Florida. I lived in California since 1969. I sold my house in San Diego and paid cash for my new house here. I had money left over.

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M A Serkin
11/19/2018 02:35:17 am

I have read and reread this article, and... I have been forwarding it to every clear-thinking Conservative that I know, who lives in California. I can see how Conservatives in the once-great State may feel disenfranchised, but it is not too late to MOVE TO FLORIDA, where we (count every vote) still outnumber non-Conservatives at the Polls - but by the slimmest of margins. With our State Election finally behind us, and Governor-elect DeSantis and Senator-elect Scott, having survived the 'recount storm', NOW is the time to reach out to fellow Conservatives and let them know... FLORIDA is alive and Open For Business. We need THEIR Vote.

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Bob Hughes
11/20/2018 08:07:36 am

Unfortunately this is a cancer that will spread to the rest of the country as this is the game plan for the National Democratic party. It is not enough to say let California go down as we will also go down with it, eventually. Conservatives must step up to stop this slide down the slippery slope.

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Manny
11/24/2018 01:38:22 pm

Its a shame especially southern California, When I got out of the service I wanted to settle there but because all my family lived in northeast I decided to go home but always hoped to go back.

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Tony Verreos link
12/21/2018 09:37:02 pm

We still have lots to learn.

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Ross
1/12/2019 01:02:54 pm

Finally, a concise article that is irrefutable regardless how the libtards spin it!

We want to move out now blacken landscape that was once called a state! However, senior citizen status and medical needs outweigh looking around in another state. We unfortunately to have a very private solid medical comfort zone.

Unfortunately, we are totally disgusted with the absence of leadership and the absolute failures of the Democratic machinated disaster they have created these last 4-decades.

Nevertheless, the majority of our practitioners avoid state and federal controlled programs because of the profit concept and abusive control mechanisms that create delays and magnifies medial conditions into the more comprehensive situation!

Furthermore, freebie, feel-good ill-managed socialistic crap programs have never once solved a social issue anywhere in our world.

References - Cuba and Venezuela are perfect examples of failure.

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6/1/2022 01:11:54 pm

Je suis extrêmement inspirée par vos talents d’écriture et aussi par le format de votre blog. Est-ce que c’est un sujet payant ou l’avez-vous modifié vous-même? Quoi qu’il en soit, gardez l’écriture de qualité, il est rare de regarder un bon blog comme celui-ci de nos jours.

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Orange County Family Law Lawyer link
6/3/2022 12:07:40 pm

California are willing to sacrifice the innocent to demonstrate that they support violent illegal alien criminals.Thank you for taking the time to write a great post!

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Orange County Divorce Lawyer link
6/3/2022 01:00:08 pm

With California now a sanctuary state and their libtard democratic state legislature pushing for voting rights for illegal aliens the state will never recover. Thank you for sharing your great post!

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Rodger Miraglia link
10/20/2022 02:24:22 pm

While California voters grumble and groan, in the end they just seem to accept their fate as one of the prices to pay for living the California dream. Thank you for making this such an awesome post!

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Joseph Vining link
11/22/2022 11:43:10 am

If you are a younger middle-classer, a small business owner or retired, you’d be nuts to remain in California. Thank you, amazing post!

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Michael Sanders link
3/21/2023 09:44:08 am

If you are a younger middle-classer, a small business owner or retired, you’d be nuts to remain in California. Thank you for taking the time to write a great post!

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Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira link
9/26/2024 08:07:20 am

This blog offers a thought-provoking analysis of California's challenges and transformations. It effectively highlights the complexities surrounding the state's decline while prompting important discussions about its future. Thank you for sharing such insightful perspectives on this critical issue!

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Top Paid Types of Lawyers link
9/27/2024 09:09:18 am

This blog provides an insightful analysis of California's decline, addressing key issues such as economic challenges, housing crises, and population shifts. It’s a well-researched piece that truly captures the complexities of the state's current struggles. Well done!

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Air Filters Direct link
12/18/2024 01:44:27 am

Such a thought-provoking topic! California has faced numerous challenges recently, and it’s interesting to see how they’re shaping the state’s future. What specific factors do you think are contributing the most to its struggles?

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Solar Panel Cleaning link
1/2/2025 07:34:35 am

This post brilliantly captures the complex and multifaceted challenges California faces. From environmental crises to economic concerns, it's a sobering reminder of how vital it is to address these issues before the state faces irreversible consequences. Thought-provoking and insightful!

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THEJEMBE link
2/1/2025 07:06:49 am

This article on the demise of California paints a sobering picture of the state’s challenges. The insightful analysis of its economic, environmental, and social struggles is thought-provoking. Truly eye-opening and a must-read for anyone interested in the future of California!

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