10 Reasons People are Still Moving to California.
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- 10 Reasons People are Still Moving to California.
*The California University system has 300,000 students, not just 300. I didn't catch that in the edit.
California gets a lot of attention and ridicule for being in bad shape. The thing is, are they really that bad? Sure they have a homeless problem, heavy taxes, the Cost of living is criminal, and hardly anyone can afford to buy a house.
But for some reason, California isn't losing population. People are still moving to the Golden State.
In this video, we will look at some of the reasons people are still moving to California. California is more than San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles.
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For better or worse, moving to California will always be a part of some people’s American dream.
Yep...save your money ...for 49 years
Some dream to move to Michigan. The good thing it usually turns out well where moving to California turns out nightmarish.
@Nun of the Above If someone says your wrong, they never have been there.
@I Know Better I lived in north San Diego county from 1978 to 1989. It really was paradise. Rural, yet close to the beach, city and mountains. I am so grateful i had that experience. I have no desire to go to California now though.
California Dreamin’, Surfin USA, Where The Boys Are, San Francisco Nights, the surf movies (who couldn’t love Annette⁉️) Went to school for a semester as an 8th grader in Woodland Hills/Canoga Park. The cultural whiplash I experienced coming from the Chicago burbs was an eye-opener! Example, maroon onesie gym outfits doing bad calisthenics to ‘Go chicken fat’. Canoga Park junior high?? Smart black shorts and white short-sleeved shirt getting some syncopated moves on with the Doors 1st album.
yeah (sorry for all that typing Briggsy 🎄☃️)
Live in So Cal. Had a neighbor from Michigan. He told me he can starve to death anywhere. He didn't have to freeze to death too !
Michigan is far better. At least we don't die of thirst like they do in california
bravobob1, you're an asshole!!!! Freeze to death Michigan, that's a bunch of bullshit. You may freeze to death on Mt. Everest, K-2, etc. But give me a break. I have Lymphopenia a lack of Lymphocytes. So who a person subject that could die in the "Cold and Flu Season"? People taking chemo for cancer, Prednisone for a autoimmune disease like MS, young babies, the elderly, and people like myself subject to infections. In weather down below zero I dress warm and I'm okay. Michigan is a wimpy winter state like most of country. You moved to California because you are a liberal leftist socialist that want to "feel home" with other people like you. Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort and other ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area is the ONLY reason for California to exist. You said you freeze to death in Michigan, you are nothing but a PUSSY!!!
Briggs, why don't tell about the 19 FEET of SNOW in 7 DAYS that fell in Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort in December, 2018.
@@garywoolard9499 he didn't say it, his neighbor did.
Nun of the Above, the Flint water crisis is resolved.
Nun of above, if I was healthy, I live in Petoskey/Harbor Springs, Michigan. Breckenridge; Frisco; or maybe Aspen Colorado. Park City, Utah. Sandpoint, Idaho. Again if I was healthy to ski Lake Tahoe, not live there. The rest California can fall into the Pacific Ocean.
With #2, the diverse community, comes the fact that no one cares if you are from California or not. I've tried to move elsewhere and everyone's grandparents went to kindergarten together and no matter how many years I was there I was an outsider. In California, if you are here, you are here, and it isn't a big deal if you aren't from here. I wonder why that is.
Eliana Drew, you're right. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. We each--no one else, no excuses--are responsible for our own lives, including our happiness. I'm not rich, but I live a good life in a beautiful place. I wouldn't trade.
I think there is a forward-looking and optimistic attitude here.
@@ichirofakename just my opinion, but a lot of those who say they are moving out of California for the politics aren't telling the whole truth, in reality it is for family, or a job, etc. They just don't want to be honest with themselves.
@@kbanghart Money. Folks want a lower cost of living.
@@ichirofakename yes, part of that is involved with the comment I made about jobs. But some people fail to realize the true costs of living in certain places. Texas for example, has a higher property tax than california. What do you have to do is look at your own particular situation, and the effective tax rate. Not just look at one single factor like sales tax or something.
CA is one of only 7 regions in the world with a mediterranean climate
You mean dessert
@Nun of the Above Look at the bottom half of Italy on a climate map.
@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia You obviously haven't been to the SF Bay Area.
Not true, I used to live in SAC it isn't a mediteranean climate
@@gamerjohn310 SAC is considered part of the Central Valley. Definitely doesn't have a Mediterranean climate by any stretch of the imagination..
It was nice to see a positive video on California for a change
too bad it won't save Commiefornia for the reality that it is
@@PANZERFAUST90 yea but I meant because there were several negative California videos before and this is the first positive one and it's not all bad.
@@Sammykyt Yeah the weather is good.
the end
lol
@@PANZERFAUST90 great scenery and the best variety of scenery in the country from redwood and sequoia forests to deserts, coastline, mountains, and much more, very long and beautiful coastline with great beaches, good cities and towns (there are a lot of bad but some good), great tourist attractions, great national parks
@@Sammykyt Yeah but the politics, people, culture, crowding, taxes, and high price of living all send it down the shitter. It's not worth it to me, which is why I left.
I lived in Texas and Oregon before moving to California. After experiencing the place, it is difficult for me to move out of California. It is simply too beautiful. I live in Northern California and love going for hikes in the forests over the weekends. It is December and we experience a 40-60 degree daily weather. I am in a job which allows me to work from home, so can live anywhere, but I am fine here. Sure, I am paying taxes, but don't mind it.
I’m glad you found a place that makes you happy. Lots of people who choose to move out of California are crybabies and they’re miserable with their lives. California migrants get a lot of hate from people in Oregon, Texas. Nevada, Idaho and Arizona when they move to their states.
I’ve been to Northern California once and I’ve been living in Southern California all my life. I’m glad to hear that California fits your lifestyle. Haters like spending all their time and energy bashing California over the cost of living, the homeless problems, the high taxes and the politicians they keep electing.
We live in Oregon atm and planing to move to Cali next year!! If Gods will
@@angelica_clay California is open minded, pleasant compare to other
States 😍🌹
@@legendaryTMNICO yes, narrow minded people in other states
When I am overseas, people ask where I am from. I never answer AMERICA, because that invites criticism. I always say CALIFORNIA. And they respond with "I WANT TO LIVE THERE SOMEDAY." 100% of the time.
My French friends hate America, but they love California.
@@sayjaibao01188 that's contradictory 😂
I do the same thing!!
Oh my goodness! When I was in Europe, I would always say that I’m from California and man, people loved it and always said that they would love to visit! I was surprised but was like “surrrrre??!”
That’s exactly what I said when overseas training with European militaries. The croissant bois were quick with the wise ass insults but changed demeanors when I told them I was from San Diego California 😂
Back in the 80s and early 90s California was the place to live
Depends on where. There might be more homeless in LA now but man, that city was a wreck in the 80s/90s. I think SD was more balanced. SF, definitely more affordable. I think pre-2004 housing prices were fairly reasonable compared to now.
Back in the 50's and 60's.....but ahhhhh the weather and outdoors
Born in 77 in California. Haven't left yet.
@@wizardmix San Francisco was amazing in the 80's.
@Nun of the Above It has it's problems, but it's still a wonderful city. I love San Francisco. One of the most unique, diverse, and amazing cities on the planet.
I’m from Arizona and now live in San Diego, California has the best Mexican food by far.
Get a surf and turf burrito from saritas taco shop in spring valley
What did you expect
Amen. Coastal Mexican food beats Tex Mex to a pulp.
shhh san diego can not get touched lol. like its such an underlooked city because sf and la and in between.
LA can rival San Diego - and I was from San Diego
Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Deserts, Cities, Ocean. California has it all.
Also, it has only the only SAN MATEO in the nation
Too bad it's becoming a place for the wealthy. When I worked for Placer County CSOC in Carnelian Bay, we couldn't find affordable housing for our clients in Kings Beach...which used to be dirt cheap.
@@feliciasampson8032 where I live the house are range from 200K to 800K. Also i live in California east bay.
@@diegopinera1116 that's a really broad range. Some parts of the East Bay are certainly more desirable than others. I have family in Alameda. I'd visit more often but can't deal with the traffic...lol
@@feliciasampson8032 lol alright.
It wouldn’t be a Briggs video without telling the audience to “stop typing” half the time.
My day is now complete lol
Hahaha
One of my favorite parts tbh
@@rodburgundy9949 lol
Briggs knows everything there is to know, about everything there is to know.
He just wants you to know that, because anything you say, is wrong....
Huh. Briggs you deserve a lot of credit in you researched work and fairness of reporting.
Yes!
When you live where the air is so cold it hurts your face for 6 months out of the year, you can’t help but dream of living in California.
Yeah who doesn't love sky high real estate prices, the highest income taxes, the highest sales tax and the occasional earthquake.
I'm like Briggs when it comes to cold. I feel normal in colder weather.
Or when you live in Creamatoria for 6-7 months a year that coastal weather sure looks nice
Its also warm in Oklahoma (Southeast!)
I would rather live in Florida or Texas. Same as California but cheaper
Great job! Sold my home in Woodland Hills 2 years ago, haven't been back since. Now you've reminded me of all the reasons why I sometimes miss it!)
I was just living around woodland hills and trust me you ain't missing much.
We had a fire in bell canyon circle and the smoke was horrible and it is hot as hell in the 110 degrees.
Plus homeless people around the bus stops and water trenches.
Lots of cars being broken into and high crime area with meth heads. I want to leave California too but can't afford it.
I'm gonna make a GoFundMe to get out.
Moved Out Of ENCINO Myself.
@@winning3329 Typical Garbage SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SHITHOLE For You! Sheesh!
And here I am wanting too move too Woodland Hills from Ohio. Haven't been there since 08 though. Stayed at the Warner Garner motel when I was there. Loved it! Used too walk too the Warner Center too catch the bus too North Hollywood too ride the train.
I just moved to California in May and YES it is expensive BUT I find it so much easier to actually make money here my income and expenses are actually in proportion to what they would have been somewhere else. And I am an artist not someone with a fancy tech job. I love the diversity and all the things to do but mainly I love living in a place where most people have a higher amount of disposable income to spend on things like tattoos and art and therefore I can actually make a living.
That's such a good point. The earning potential is usually high enough to offset cost living. (depending on the occupation of course)
I currently live in Ohio and want to chase an art career. I plan on saving up my money until summer and just taking everything I can and moving. Is there any thing I should know. I'm going in basically job less
@@skidz3425 hi there! I have lots of advice for you. If you would like to talk further my Instagram is LynnAquaheart and we can chat but if you don’t want to do that the biggest piece of advice I have for you is definitely get a job when you get here. Minimum wage here is $15 so you can make a little over $2k a month on just 36 hours a week and that can be a vital buffer between making it and disaster while still affording you time to make your art.
@@jordanwardell9787 😘
it seems like california is a artist's heaven.
It's all true. Still, we're coasting on our past glory.
Its crashing they can't cover it up anymore
Born and raised here but I can’t wait to retire and see much more of our beautiful country.
Go to Michigan
I'm a 64 year-old 5th generation Californian. I've traveled a lot and one issue that frequently comes up with people in other states is that Californians are crazy. I explain that the crazy's are mostly the ones who move in from another state (like yours.) I tell them that people who have never had such freedom to express themselves as they have in California can have a hard time adjusting to it. They do become a little crazy and since their craziness is tolerated here, if they can find a way to stay they don't want to leave.
@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia not detroit though
Me too! Hoping to tour the country next year!
I love to visit, but honestly I hate the humidity In the Midwest and South. And east lol
I consider myself a California girl. Among my reasons for loving the state... diversity, tech jobs, weather, things to do, healthy lifestyle. Cost of living is high, but it’s worth it if you can afford it. I live in Florida now and it’s a VERY different environment. It’s good for now, but in the future I see myself returning to California because I really miss the lifestyle.
@@thomaslarose5733 lol I specifically replied to your message because I think I can help a lot. How do you handle humidity? I've lived in California my entire life, 48 years, and I visited Florida and I can tell you that you will face extreme humidity and lots of storms over the summer. In CA we have a very arid climate, so while it gets hot in the valley areas, with the lack of humidity it's really not too bad. We call it a dry heat.
@@thomaslarose5733 That's good to know, yes so you may not mind it too bad in that case. Plus the cost of living is lower, depending on where you live
There are affordable places to live in California like Yucca Valley, Palmdale, Mohave, banning, Apple valley and Bakersfield.
@@thomaslarose5733 Come to California. The weather and variety of fast food places are the best. I can recommend some places to eat in Carson and Torrance.
@@thomaslarose5733 It’s also hot and humid in the Philippines too.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, moved to Austin, Texas for 3 years before moving to San Diego, California. I couldn't imagine living anywhere other than California now. Best state in the county hands down. A little more expensive than most places, but the weather, entertainment and things to do make it all worth it!
Amen! I’m glad you like it here! We are very open minded and diverse! 💪
LOL no. Not even close to the best state. Maybe if you make 7 figures. I lived there several years, make over 100K, and had zero disposable income. That was in 2003. Sounds like it has gotten worse. The government is so worried about the impoverished people that they let them do or live wherever they want. You either pay ungodly amounts of money to live 1 block from a hobo camp or commute 2 hours a day. I can think of 20 states better that California.
One of the most important things that Ca contributes is the agriculture. We provide a huge chunk of the US food supply( a third) because of our climate. People love to hate on our state because of our horrible leadership, but the country would be in bad shape without our farmers.
Honestly I don’t think our leadership is that bad here. Sure it is not perfect but damn looking at Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Louisiana, like we’re doing pretty good honestly Lmao. I’ll take it.
I moved here from Florida 2 years ago. I love it on the Central Coast. Housing and gas are expensive, but it all equals out. I no longer have $400/ month in AC bills. We do not even have AC now.
Im a nurse too planning to move to California, hows work there compared to Florida?
@@daddywaddy8781 I retired when I moved, but I live in a rural coastal area and I am impressed with the hospitals. I know a few nurses in the neighborhood, and they all like their jobs except for COVID.
@@pelicannurse7397 thank you so much im still debating if i need to move now or wait till this covid thing is over. thanks again.
@@pelicannurse7397 which town do you live near? I'm near Sacramento. The CA coast is wonderful!
@@kbanghart pismo beach
CA is the greatest state in the USA and the greatest place to live in the world. Why? Weather, geography, diversity, economic prowess, food, endless beaches, and good roads (relatively speaking). I especially recommend Southern CA like LA/OC/SD. I wouldn't leave here for the world.
We would prefer if you Californians stayed in California
You really opened my eyes up more to California i find it pretty cool that you can build a snow man in the mountains then go down to the beach and build sand castles. Lol i love your vids.
And go to the desert and make a tumble weed man from tumble weeds all on the same day😊.
i think that’s the best part of living here. whenever my family and i are bored, we do a mountain/beach trip lmao
I've actually done that before. My family went to the mountains for the snow, then later drove to the beach and ate dinner right by the ocean.
Hi Briggs, I have been living in southern CA for over 20-year (moved from NYC). Thank you for posting a positive video on the Golden State!
Why did you move from NYC?
@@Ms.UniquebeautyExactly I would like to know because, I’m a concrete city baby too, meaning NYC I would like to relocate to the Golden State lmao
I’m a CA native and I’m staying mainly because we have aging parents who refuse to leave. We still have most of our family here and they’ve been here for six generations. Five gens are still around-Grandma is 104. 😅 ... oh, and because of the weather. 😎
Weather and the good food!
Family is a good reason to stay 😍as is everything else on the list 😎
Hello Gratefully, how are you feeling today
I have family that has been here since the 1700s, we are Native American and Mexican! Well, our native side has been in northern Mexico and Us southwest for thousands of years! This was always our home!
I moved into L.A. from Chicagoland 4 years ago. I love this golden state.
I’m glad you like LA. I grew up in different parts of LA county in Hawthorne and Gardena.
You can hardly beat the weather and natural beauties' in CA
I also love the weather in southern ca. One of nieces from the Philippines came to California for a visit and I took her to Disneyland and brought her negative attitude with her. The weather was actually mild and my niece was complaining about the weather being too hot and she said she liked the weather in Ohio better because it’s colder. My niece is just a stupid spoiled brat that I don’t want to have anything to do with anymore.
Ikr
Thirty-five years ago, before it was too expensive, we bought 6 acres in a little valley full of oak trees at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains and built our dream home in the middle of it. You can’t see another house from our place. At 3200 feet we get a couple of snows in the winter. It is a half hour commute to work. We have bears, bobcats, and even a rare mountain lion sighting. I can drive on a four wheel drive road to 8600 feet within 25 miles, and to below sea level in the desert of Coachella Valley in 60 miles. The highest point in Southern California, Mount San Gorgonio, at 11,502 feet, is 20 miles away. The beaches of Orange County are 60 minutes away, the Staples Center and the Disney Concert Hall in LA are 90 minutes away. Where else could we have all of this?
I live in Tahoe, so I know the exact life that you live. It's truly wonderful. Also, Mt. Whitney in California, is the tallest point in the continental United States, with Mt. McKinely being the tallest point in the United States (Alaska).
I am 15 min from you.2 acres. Natural gas view of the desert 4600 elevation 1400.00 a year in taxs I can't leave yet.just want a smaller house .
Briggs, I understand. California is so expensive, I don’t get why people are still moving there. Maybe because it’s super overrated
Maybe if you watched the video?
@@level94836 I watched a tiny clip of it but then had to go to school
This is a great video. I've lived in this state for 40 years, and for all its faults, everything positive that you highlighted is real. I think we often take for granted all of the beautiful things we have.
Been living in California most my life, I'm not going anywhere! (I live in the mountains though, I hate cities)
Me too .
Live in San D. and not planning to go anywhere either. I like it just fine here. Good things are not cheap and cheap things are not good!
I just moved to San Diego. It's overrated. Nothing unique here that you can't get elsewhere. And, elsewhere is much more affordable and not communist.
@@domin8ss then move?
@@williamkreth it looks like 2023 will be my exit date. It's already in writing. In fact, it was in writing before I even arrived. Gotta love how people act like snowflakes when a differing opinion is expressed.
5:10 "The University of California system has 10 campuses with nearly 300 students..."
Um, you left off a few zeros there.
Yeah, I caught that one too. It's probably 300k.
And stop typing🤣
There are small town high schools with only 300 students.
@@meadster308 Heh, my graduating class was 52 seniors and 1 junior.
Did everyone finally figure out that college brainwashes students and is overpriced and is mostly worthless in 2020?
I love California, #1 state in my book.
That’s the spirit! You can’t beat the weather and the variety of all the good places to eat. Anyone who doesn’t like the great mild weather here in California is stupid.
I miss my beach in Monterey. Laguna Seca is where I learned to drive. San Francisco is where I learned to drive stick shift. I still swear at stop signs at the top of hills!
I know what you mean 😊!
You learned to drive at Laguna Seca? Now *that's* driving! 👍 I used to love watching the races there in the 60s and 70s (yeah, I'm old 😢).
In the 1980’s you could go on the race track from Fort Ord. They didn’t close the gates unless there were races. If you remember how you learned to drive, my instructor had a lot of whiplash from my driving.
Learning manual must have been a decent challenge in a city like San Francisco with all those hills
Well Lol that’s tough in sf so scary just learning a stick
Love California. It’s where my daughter and my only grandchild live. I’d move there if I could afford housing but even coming from the East I could never afford the change.
There are affordable places to live in yucca valley, Mohave, banning, Palmdale, Lancaster, Apple valley and Bakersfield.
There are still affordable places in California, it's mostly the coastal cities that are expensive.
Psychotic dictator running the state, high as hell taxes, prolonged droughts, massive wildfires, tens of billions of dollars in debt, businesses leaving the state and taking their jobs with them and nothing to do because the state is in a forever lockdown. Lived in California since 1967 and it was a really nice place to live. Only reason I'm still here is family.
We retied to SoCal in 2017 and are still happy we did.
The fact that everyone talks about us. Means we are #1
Lived here 63 years . Heading to Texas next month for the rest of my time here on this place we call earth lol. Better cost of living and a better place to raise horses. Briggs you do awesome work. Thank you!
Left Texas and retired and moved to California. My retirement condo’s cost was half the price of my house in Austin and the property taxes 1/3 is of what we were paying in Texas. No state income taxes = high property taxes.
@@irenecohen8708 good move! But dont you have to pay state income tax in Cali on your retirement check? And what's Cali rate in properties tax?
@@Strike6tuts typically 1.1%-1.2%
@@aliciafaulkner416 oh thanks, that's less than Texas's rate. Here in Dallas, its about 2.25-3.0% with ISD. I prefer taxing through income than primary properties tax (1st house), so people wont lose their home to tax when lose their job. Still, the real estate market value in Cali is insane.
@@Strike6tuts Californians have been fighting prop tax increases for years, to the detriment of our general fund, many would argue.
I love California, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, but it's not as glamorous as people think, Homelessness, Gangs, Drugs, High crime, High taxes, traffic, high cost of living, and people are so rude, especially in the big city, people cut you off whether you're walking or driving because everyone thinks that they are better than you, and people here are very quick to cause a scene and make a big thing out of nothing, very bad drivers, racism is everywhere, most are undercover until its activated, then it ends up on TH-cam!👍🤔, And intelligent people here from my experience are pretty arrogant, they treat you like you are dumb, not everyone can be as smart as you, so be nice!🤔, And my favorite one, Everyone is right while everyone else is wrong!🤬👍🤔🙏🇺🇸
Sounds like you need to get the eff out of there.
It’s obvious you have the wrong misconception that the entire state of California is sketchy.
Great video & thank you for not calling us ‘Cali’, ugh!
Cali also Frisco TX is more proud than San fransisco
He's from California, he wouldn't dumb down to Cali and Frisco.
only people not from california say cali
So what do CA people call it then?
@@hopefulbird5348 California.
I went for my job and left after my job shutdown. It is definitely great for the diversity especially coming from a rural area in the south, it was a culture shock that I needed lol. Enjoyed my time there and definitely agree with being able to go to the beach and the mountains. I explored a lot my first years there.
Good!! Another happy customer! Stay there and tell everyone else to stay there!!
Hello Taye, how are you doing today
Acceptance. You can be yourself and meet some of the most intelligent people anywhere.
True😊
People act as if California is the only state with homeless people .I saw large tent cities in. Texas.
Lol exactly. Just because the population is massive of course the homeless population will be higher. Plus, some people choose to be homeless by choice. I live in Oklahoma right now and I see homeless, drug addicts walking around everywhere. When it was cold during the winter, the police found a homeless man froze to death
Gotta agree people think California is small or that LA and SF are the only cities
I miss living in California 😩
I hear you. I had to leave to really appreciate it. I moved back as soon as I could.
@@arcsindiva5932 I will move back as soon as they replace mr Newscum with someone who will fix the major problems
@@arcsindiva5932 omg! My feelings exactly. Haven't moved back yet though 😣
@@thekatzkandy Hope you can make it back soon!
@@arcsindiva5932 Thanks ☺ I really hope so too.
Love u videos brother. Peace from Philadelphia PA
San Diego County is beautiful, layed back and easy going.🌞
We will be moving back to California soon from the PNW. We were both born and raised there and are getting tired of the cold and rain in WA state. I love almost everything about CA except it’s expensive in places. Thanks Briggs, good video! 😁✌️
There are affordable places to live in California like Yucca valley, Mohave, banning, Lancaster, Palmdale and Apple valley.
What part of California are you moving to? I can recommend some good places to eat in Carson and Torrance.
I love living in California.
I love LA county in Carson and Torrance. I also love driving out to Orange County too.
Thanks for all you do Briggs. Enjoy the rest of your day.
California gets way too much attention. Mexico: the best of California, for 1/3 the price.
I wish the human-locusts bailing from CA would move there instead of polluting the Red States.
@Nun of the Above Yes I did. Did you?
@Nun of the Above Absolutely - and then posted my comment(s).
@@jimdandy8996 Hey I'm fine with that but can we have our CA federal tax dollars back? We have enough problems here and don't really need to subsidize your red-state standards of living as well. Every red-state loves to shake their cane at CA but you don't miss the water until that well runs dry. Don't get me wrong, we have our problems here but if CA left the union? That's where your REAL problems start.
@@wizardmix Federal tax dollars back? Sure, I'd vote for that in exchange.
Looka Libre 🤣🤣🤣
The ch in Lucha Libre is pronounced like ch in chair, Briggo.
Lived in California for 30 years and the state sucks
I've lived here for my entire life and wholeheartedly agree with you. No matter what people say this state lost it's luster LONG ago in my eyes that I have been trying to keep the money I earn (which is hard). Cost of living here is ridiculous even if you minimally spend on the necessities.
Been an Illinois resident since I was born in 97. This state just makes me feel Ill-inois. lol bad pun xD
Same and about to go in three months
@@MoonlightXYZ Hopefully you are not far away from Wisconsin If you want to relocate
Have you actually “lived” anywhere else??
As someone who’s born and raised in Northern California (bay area) and been here for 40 years....we have been looking to move out of state. California definitely isn’t what it once was and it’s mostly due to politics and how terribly it’s been run. I think I’ve watched every available video across the platform about why people are leaving, where to go and so on...but just the other day started looking for reasons people move here or stay. There are not many videos at all, so I was happy to see this. I hope California someday gets better, but I don’t see it happening any time soon.
Agreed, Newsom is flying CA into the ground. COVID handling is fine I suppose (aside from French Laundry ...smh) though I still don't understand why we're not adopting contact tracing. That said, AB-5 and Prop 15? Cannot wait to vote that guy out in 22.
Any place with a rapidly growing population is probably going to change after 40 years.
@Nun of the Above I won't bet against it either. Polls, while appearing sound and cogent have not been very accurate in recent years. Whether that's a symptom of "Trumpism" or simply a loss of touch, remains to be seen.
For what it's worth, I'm not a Trump supporter but I'm not exactly in love with Biden either. I fall in the MATH category.
As "liberal" as we are, we voted down Prop 15 and we voted down 21. What does that say? Ironically in the shadow of AB5 we voted for Prop 22 which (honestly was probably ad driven) went in favor Uber and Lyft and against the progressive agenda to tax them out of the state. The ballot measure votes show a lot of conservative lean.
No doubt COVID has been the current benchmark on approval but as we get out from other this, other issues are going to start to re-appear. AB5 was a disaster that is going to punish only small businesses who don't have the hundreds of millions to legislate themselves out of. It was intended for Uber and Lyft, who just sponsored Prop 22 which makes them exempt. What's left are small businesses forced to offer healthcare to subcontractors who, in many cases don't want or need it, to say nothing of how that affects contractors who work across state lines.
I live in a fairly liberal town with a progressive mayor that I have a regular dialog with. Even those FAR to the left of me, including the mayor, are up in arms about the latest lockdown policies. Yes we understand COVID is nothing to ignore but it's also destroying small / local businesses who have invested heavily in precautions.
There are several VERY liberal states that pay high taxes that can justify those expenses in results. I don't think it's ideology as much as it is that California isn't doing such a good job. Chalk that up to size, population, geography, diversity, the fact that we're more of a nation than a state? I don't know but we need better. That comes down to leadership.
For the taxes we pay we should have the best public education systems, we rank 37. We should have the best universal healthcare option, what option? We should have the best, most efficient water management system, we have no plan when the water dries up, our management is horrible and there's next to no investment in desal programs. We should have far better policies/programs to deal with the homeless crisis (which is due to our climate and homeless coming from other states), it's getting worse. We should have an amazing high speed rail network to allow those who want to work in high wage cities the option not to pay high wage rent/mortgages, in over a decade we've laid down a pitiful 100 miles of track with operations projected to start in (wishful thinking) 2022. In that same amount of time, China amassed 15,500 miles of high speed rail infrastructure and it's been in service for just as long. We should have policies to help small businesses and incentivize growth, instead we have propositions that demonize and tax small businesses out of existence every voting cycle.
@Nun of the Above Thanks for your responses. I do respect your points and do want to be optimistic. It's good to have a discussion such as this.
I'm curious to your position on AB5.
I know a lot of business owners who've been having a hard go, not made the least bit easier by AB5. I am included in this.
Since AB5, I have conducted zero out of state business. All my out of state clients dried up and the reason was made absolutely clear, AB5. I've done everything I could possibly do to assure my out of state clients they're safe form California's legislation, spending many thousands of dollars in the process.
From their position, there's too much uncertain risk, that makes me radioactive even if the quality of my work is superior to someone from a different state. So that's about 20 to 40K of business lost. A significant portion of my yearly income that I've had to work hard to recover in the middle of a pandemic. I was lucky but I've witnessed many careers ruined.
We are not multi-millionaire tycoons. We're what's left of the middle class in this state, leading the charge in the gig-economy (as I've been doing since 2008).
There are certain rules you play by in becoming an independent contractor. There are risks you take, expenses you incur and benefits as well. Those rules existed long before Uber and Lyft were multi-billion dollar corporations and with a cursory amount of education, a person can understand the benefits of it and not be a victim to it.
Instead, California created legislation that was an appeasement to ignorance. Those who made the choice to be Uber/Lyft drivers but didn't understand what being independent contractors meant and thought they deserved the benefits of full-time employment. AB5 works great for that type of situation (I suppose) but not when you're a business that has multiple clients and you pay for your own healthcare willingly. So what happened? Prop 22 passed, making the Uber/Lyft issue moot and now the businesses that never wanted AB5 in the first place are paying the price.
That above ALL other reasons is why I would choose to vote Newsom out of office because in spite of what the publications and statistics say, that is the reality I and many people I know are facing.
I say all the above without malice, I just need to point out the divergence between quotable publications, statistics and what's actually happening on the ground.
I'm very resilient, I've made it work. I'm generally very happy to live here. I didn't take the victim route, I'm doing fine. That said, I'd like our government to be of the people and not of whatever stats they think will make me feel better. If that makes sense. I work hard and pay a lot of taxes each year. I'm not looking for handouts, I just want to be able to sustain.
@Nun of the Above I can respect your position. I've always supported and voted for LBGTQ equality and I'm glad we as a nation (some faster than others) are getting over it.
I promise you I will do my research but I really do need Newsom to answer for AB5. I am not a one-issue voter but I do feel like we can be doing better for ourselves in this state.
Since you voted for proposition 22, that indicates that (whether you intended or not) you are not for AB5. I actually voted against 22 but not for the reasons most did. I voted against because I felt at that point, we shouldn't be giving the ride share corporations AB5 specifically targeted to enforce their golden parachute, but, thanks to the highest funding any ballot measure has received in California history, misleading language and a slew of misleading ads, we exempted the ride share industry with legislation they wrote for themselves, leaving all other independent contractors out in the cold. It was a real lose-lose because the ride share drivers lost out on what they were fighting for and independent contractors like me are stuck with a bill they never wanted.
I am not against those less fortunate than I am. Like most people in my position, I didn't have a perfect life, not everything was handed to me but I'd be foolish if I said I didn't have some help/support along the way. All things in account, I do consider myself very lucky.
That said, I simply don't understand why we cannot play by the same rules. AB5 is about healthcare, so why, as a state are we beating around the bush? We're for all intents and purposes better classified as a nation, why can't we construct a universal healthcare system? Instead of punishing businesses for the audacity of signing peoples' paychecks, why not create a public option for everyone?
Then, as a small business, I could be more free to hire the contractors I want to hire without fear of being pinned for healthcare (which would immediately bankrupt me). As a small business, I wouldn't be radioactive to my out of state clients either.
I suppose what I would say is this. Please do your research but since you are no longer working, consider repealing AB5 when it shows up on the ballot. I can tell you it's not doing anyone I know or work with any amount of good. Universal Healthcare is what we need not making it harder for independent contractors to get work because their clients don't want to be stuck with AB5. That's the reality. No one is actually providing the healthcare, they're just dodging contractors. The other argument is "Well that will incentivize more businesses to hire full time." I think the Pandemic should have proven by now that the gig economy is only accelerating. Those of us who work this way, do so by choice. I've been replaced by salaried employees because I refused to take the offer, that's fine. No one is getting hurt by me.
I've been in California since 1983 and mostly because I came here with my family (not by personal choice). It has both pros and cons. It is still a better state to live than several others. Thanks a lot Briggs for making a positive video about California! Oh, and let's not forget that people still move to California for the movie industry. They want to make it big as an actor or actress.
I live here....we are moving out of this democrat ran state. If you planned to move here your crazy. It’s not worth any money or climate to come here. It’s horrible. You are seriously in prison. 65% of business are failing because our governor shut everything down. He is horrible. It’s so pricy to be in a good area. I’ve been here all my life and this has been the worst it’s ever been because liberals keep voting a democrat to run this state. It could be a good state. It’s prison. Honestly go to a republican state. You won’t loose your freedom and guns. Gun law suck and if you like guns and freedom DO NOT COME HERE..😡😡😡
Nice to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there. Smog,crime, fires, mud slides, and earth quakes.
And sharknados and worst of all the govener
Sounds like you don't like excitement.
Northern California (and I’m not talking about the Bay Area... that’s not Northern California) is muuuuch different. Still the same government obviously, and we still get fires, but no earthquakes, no smog, beautiful clean air!
California is best viewed in your rear view mirror!
Moved from Georgia to San Diego in 2008. It was beautiful and the weather was in fact, perfect. Due to the high costs of living, I never did much more than work and sleep. I was making six figures and was just keeping my head above water while providing for my family. A year and a half ago I had a job offer back in Georgia. I jumped back without a hesitation. California is great if you are young or affluent. You couldn’t pay me to move back there though.
Fully understand and don't blame you! I wouldn't either.
We left Ellen wood. Ga in 2018. To move to Las Vegas we have decided this not a place to live here with kids. My kids are grown now. But do have grandson schools hers are bad healthcare is bad. So decided to move to hanford Ca end of this month. Going back Ga is not option for me. Red states kemp and list goes on. But think this will be my last move. As far buying a home
Totally agree with you David, and isn’t easy for everyone!
God will help you and bless you and your family 🙏
@@tsmith682 Hanford is a nice little town in the Central Valley of California. I've been there a few times.
@@sayjaibao01188 my daughter and son in law was station at Lemoore. We couldn’t found place to live there. Ty
Thank you for this Briggs. Born and raised and will never leave. To all those who have left, good riddance. California, best state in the nation. If you can't make it here do better. So much negativity.....you have a problem with the state it is likely the result of the governing people placed in charge by likely those who have left. Keep voting democratic and hopefully one day you'll learn to accept these people's values don't align with yours. Again, born and raised here and can accept and admit Pelosi and Newsom have ruined our gorgeous state, but know what California truly is and is about. Without comparison truly the best state in the nation in terms of what it can offer.
Good for you!! While you at it tell everyone there to stay there! Advertise it to all your friends and random people that live there and maybe they will stop moving to my state and ruining it for us either their stupid liberal politics!! We were not missing any of them before
I was born in California and I have lived my whole life in Southern California, but I can't wait to leave California for good. Yes there are a lot of nice things here, BUT I've seen the state go downhill by a lot and I can't stand it anymore.
Go to Michigan
@Nun of the Above These are the changes I saw in the last 50 years:
California used to have the top schools (K-12), now they are near the bottom of the list.
California used to have the best roads, but now the roads have turned to crap.
California used to have reasonable taxes, now the taxes are WAY too high.
California used to have a minor homeless problem, but now the homeless problem is growing out of control. In both LA and San Fransisco, the homeless pee and crap on the sidewalks and nothing is done about it. In LA the homeless camps are taking up the whole sidewalk, you have to walk in the street to get around them.
Downtown traffic in LA was always bad, but in the outlying communities it want from very good to horrible. The traffic jam of LA has expanded into the outlying cities.
The electrical grid in the 1970 could handle the load, BUT today they've failed to upgrade it and rolling blackouts are very common and it's only going to get worse in the future.
LA just got a new DA who's NOT going to prosecute criminals for a number of crimes, that should help make the crime rate go way up in LA.
California spent BILLIONS of dollars on a High Speed Rail system that would cost over $100 Billion+ to finish. The current construction is worthless because it's too costly to finish, but what the heck it was only taxpayer money that could have been used to fix our roads.
No, California is NOT Better than ever, California is falling apart and the Bozos in Sacramento are dreaming of a Wealth Tax so they'll have more money to blow on pet projects. The wealthy will do what the wealthy did in France, they moved out to avoid the tax and the middle class will get stuck with the bill. California used to be a nice state, BUT the Democrats took majority control and it has been going downhill after that. The only reason the weather is nice is that the Democrats in power haven't figured out a way to screw that up.
Bye!
@@sueanndisanto Well, thank you, just to let you know I moved OUT of the People's Republic Of California to a Free State and I'm a lot happier now. I hope all the morons who keep voting for more taxes, less freedom, and more crime will stay in California and enjoy what they wanted.
I was born and raised in Southern CA and I agree with everything in this video. On point. Nice job!
California is da only state I ever lived in where I thought why am I paying this much for my house when I can buy like 3 of these in nearly any other state
Then move out of that sorryest state to ever exist in the entire history of this country.
In my residency class, 6 out of 11 doctors moved from Houston to California even when the doctor's pay is much less in California.
Another one moved to Montana earning more money than the others but now she's trying hard to move to California or Colorado.
i agree about the beaches and parts of areas in cali do have great weather and lots to do and access for outdoors, biking, sports, ect.
As a 3rd generation Californian, I would love to see the stats on who was actually born in California vs other states.
I have family in Alta California, this was californias original name, since the 1700s, Native American and Mexican! We have been here since before anyone came here, we named this beautiful state!
Hee hee, "car chases on the freeway" ! (I watch those sometimes on the popo channels ;)
Thank You Briggs
All the videos you’ve been posting about Cali was making me hate my own state and was even persuading me to move out but after hearing all these positives, you are right. We are a one of a kind state that offers more than any state in the U.S or even the world.
more than other states, but for sure not the world, dont get too cocky now 🤣
As I stare out my window looking at snow from the storm last night. Yep! Definitely moving to Cali next year.
You and me both ! This storm was the last straw for me
@@ShenayaNicole here in Kenya we don't even know what snow looks like😂😂😂 lol
If you miss the snow down the road you can always get in the car and drive to it in the high Sierra there is even snow in the summer time if you like.
I lived in Los Angeles California since the 1980's and I traveled across the country and I couldn't find any other city that offers everything within walking distance, i will never leave LA ever again. I LOVE LA ❤.
I was lucky enough to buy a nice house not far from the beach in Orange County when the prices were much lower. I could never afford to buy in my neighborhood now. Until they overturn Prop 13 and force me out I will hang here.
Don't worry, they will overturn it. Already trying to overturn it for businneses on the next ballot. My guess is they will target residents (65+ age excepted) soon.
@@stevena3871 sadly I have to agree with you. They have been foaming at the mouth forever to get at the property taxes and when that happens I’m out of here.
This is why I never want to move out of this beautiful state.
You hit it the nail on it’s head with this one Briggs! California gets a lot of hate but there are wonderful things about it. I can’t imagine not living within a couple hours drive of the ocean. I also can’t imagine being able to purchase a house in a good area in CA unfortunately.
Moved to San Diego in October 2021. I was fortunate enough to find a decent paying job and I absolutely love just about everything here. Haters gonna hate.
Tech jobs are fine and dandy until you're competing against some graduates from India.
Nice point
One change in the employment law, one tweak and visa requirements or a small conflict in Southeast Asia cuts a undersea cable... game over.
@@everythingisfine9988 yup that's where Briggs dropped the ball. Another thing he forgets to mention is that the peoples republic of California really doesn't have much of a middle class anymore.
There's no competition. They're kicking everyone out of California 😞
@@Cyndogg085 Not if you're an illegal immigrant.
Old Venice Beach footage, where are all the TENTS
Facts.
they just got cleared out of their
Thank you Briggs that’s the video I hoped you would make... one footnote... Silicon Valley tends to be regarded as the reason prices in SF are so high these days, not the other way around. But all in all good video.
Techies have ruined the valley!
Thanks for saying the good aspects of California.
To simply put it, the quality of life. When I went there for the first time four years ago, thats what realized why it cost so much to live there.
$rent
Living in CA can be very cheap IF one can afford a house. After 30 years, you make a bunch of money from the house alone. Maybe more than the job.
What's everyone's thoughts on the new crazy DA who is just not going to prosecute most crimes in LA County? It's headed towards anarchy. If they don't disciple juveniles, how do they expect them to act as adults?
It's going to be bad. Violent crime has already been spiking. If you stop crime at the minor level it helps prevent it at the major level. Now there's zero fear of any consequences. So expect all crime to go up because the criminals know they'll get away with it.
It's quite sad. Are they at least going to try their hand at rehabilitation, or simply let criminal behavior run amok?
Not sure why people would move to CA for this reason - or the other reasons in this video when there is a lockdown and you can't even go out to experience the things mentioned in this video.
Lol what are u talking. No DA is doing this. U must be reading propaganda 😂
@@princeobah7995 it sounds like something Cali would do so people will believe it without research
I got a good laugh, I Loved you adding for your number three of things to do, watch car chases. That was hilarious. Because it's a fact.
Everyone in Texas drives like there trying to run from police or driving forty five in seventy five zone trying not to die everyone else going eighty five and what is a car signal
My home state is indeed paradise...administered by stupid trolls...with faults running through it and an occasional fire from Hell.
Ya should have seen it in the 60’s.........now a third world porta potti .
Please realize that most not all the fires from hell are deliberetly set to keep californians from the important decisions that needs to be made regarding the best way to help and protect the people of california.
@@maureendavis1617 😂😂😂😂😂
50 years ago I wanted to live in CA, now literally you could not pay me enough. It would be like dating the most beautiful woman that was bat sh33t crazy.
I am really glad to hear that since this state is way too crowded now! But seriously, I have lived in So. California all my life and cant imagine living anywhere else. Every state has it's problems, but it really depends on where you live, what kind of job you have, and what your needs are. I do not experience any of the downsides that are described about CA other than the high price of housing and the crowded freeways. I dont encounter alot of homeless people since I don't live in the city of Los Angeles, and I actually benefit financially from high home prices since I a mortgage loan officer.
@Nun of the Above holy shit I google this and it’s fucking true. You can have 100’s of guns but only 6 dildos 😂
@Nun of the Above that's okay, I neither use dildos nor want to get married again.
@@susankievman642 score for you. It was northern CA I was more interested in back in the day.
@Nun of the Above lol ... like CA is anymore "free" than anywhere else.
I’m born and raised on the central coast of California, and I’m moving to Montana. As far is the physical beauty of California it is amazing, but the politics and how expensive everything is here is absolutely ridiculous. Don’t move hear.
Wise Person!
Politics haha. Trump supporters who are afraid like to flee to red states. Good riddance.
@@kbanghart Its obvious that MAGA is fleeing to texas, I love it.
I love everything about California! Ever since I was a kid I’ve been drawn to this place!
I lived a year in Monterey when I was at DLU. The weather is great, perfect motorcycle weather, but between their insanely strict gun laws and high taxes/massive regulation on businesses I’d rather gouge out my eyes with railroad spikes than live there again.
As for “diversity”, I’m so sick of hearing about it that I want to throw up at the mere sound of the word.
@Nun of the Above The highest tax rate is currently 13.3%, that’s pretty damned high. Yes, that’s the highest tax bracket, but it shows that CA doesn’t really care about the people’s right to earn. And no one that’s ever ran a business in CA would deny that the regulations are insanely crazy.
As for gun control, I’m talking about overly strict gun laws that do nothing but impose restrictions on law abiding citizens. In 2019 CA had more mass killings than any other state, though to be fair that’s not per capita, but overall and CA is the largest state in terms of population. Overall CA does have low gun violence per capita, but with the strictest gun laws in the country I’ll live somewhere else. That’s my choice. Some people want to surf for relaxation and others want to shoot.
As for diversity, it’s almost always diversity in terms of appearance, seldom ideas. That’s why I’m sick of hearing the word.
We will be happy that you will never come back. CA has enough people. PA would be a good place for you.
Well you sound like a nice guy. What state do you live in?
@@ichirofakename Thanks, I’m in Tennessee currently. We have no income tax at all. We do have a high sales tax that varies some by county, there’s a base state rate and then counties add something to that, but it generally sits at about 9.5%. Prior to the school year starting up we have a no sales tax week on school related items, clothes, computers and whatnot. I believe that there’s an upper limit on at least some of that, an article of clothing above a certain price isn’t exempt from sales tax, that sort of thing. This year I bought a new desktop computer, and while the computer itself was tax exempt, the monitor wasn’t. That struck me as a bit odd, but at least I got the most expensive part tax free.
Gun crime in Tennessee is pretty much like any other state, most of the state is low, but the big cities like Nashville and especially Memphis have far too much gun crime, and just violent crime in general. I could always blame it on Democrats, which is a fun way to trigger someone on Twitter, but to be honest it’s just a city thing. I’m mildly curious about why that is, but I’ve never really looked into it. Since I don’t personally care for cities, for the most part, I just stay out of them. As much as I’d love to blame high murder rates per capita on states with strict gun laws it would be disingenuous to do so. Alaska, Louisiana, and Alabama have the highest per capita gun death rate (2008-2017) while Hawaii, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are the lowest 3, California comes in at #42. But nonetheless I’ll stay in states that infringe the least on my right to own and use what I wish for my defense or just for the fun of shooting. Everyone has their own form of meditation, and mine takes place behind a gun.
Sounds like you're happy in Tenn. I'm happy in Cal. Life is good.
Apart from straight tech jobs in the Bay Area, there is also a big Bio Tech and Life Sciences presence in San Diego.
You're right. The San Diego - Tijuana area has a gigantic economic presence.
California's problem is the state Government, VOTE THE PEOPLE OUT OF OFFICE and California could be a good state again with lower taxes and cost !!
Companies will start moving back to California as Texas and Florida are becoming theocracies.
I’m a Californian born and raised, live in Arizona, constantly travel to Texas for work, and find the Mexican food better in Arizona. Like the video said, “California is a melting pot.” Cali is diverse and has MANY dishes from many regions of Mexico. With that said, I do miss having specific Mexican meals that I cannot find in Arizona, nor in Texas.
The main reason is jobs. You may hate California but if that’s where you found a job, you go there.
Honestly California is beautiful however, the cons GREATLY outweigh the pros especially when other states have decent weather, lower taxes, cheaper housing, better political climate, and job opportunities.
It truly is sad. California truly does have so much potential as a state, but it just hasn't been up to par lately.
@@MrJames1471 It's crazy to me but it has shown people that politics can most definitely ruin a state and ruin people's lives.
@@pushinp157 Indeed.
Nice weather and free camping anywhere is appealing
You forgot beautiful women! There are more types of beautiful women in California than anywhere else in the world!
There are a lot of diversity of beautiful women here.
Nice to see some positivity! People move around, its a (theoretically) free country and there are good things and bad things about every place if you look for them. Personally for me the best thing about living here is hitting the legal dispensary, and cruising the city watching the sunset to listening to the EVH, footsteps in the dark, the bladerunner ost you just can't get that vibe anywhere else. drive up from lajolla to LA playing classics visiting different barrios, industrial parks, dead malls, the ocean, just vibe on it all like marty mcfly seeing hill valley change.
I love California........lived in San Diego in the 80’s and will go back and retire in Palm Springs. Live in Florida now.....a rainy conservative hellhole!
Palms Springs is a gem!!!
@@arcsindiva5932 no it's not.
@@dmannevada5981 agree to disagree.
Lol why would you retire in CA? Say goodbye to like 8% of your 401k if you got one
Tyler Haugland......will also consider Las Vegas, Phoenix or Tucson. Don’t want to live in this rainy place threatened with hurricanes for the rest of my life. The southwest is a far nicer area than this swamp (Florida)
California always seems so magical. Like the eagles sang in that hotel california song. You can check out any time you like. But you can never leave.
I Love You, California!
You forgot to mention the minority still moving to California with the most disposable income.
NO NOT RACE, but sexuality. Even though the rest of the country has become more tolerant. California cities like San Francisco, West Hollywood in LA, Long Beach, Cathedral City outside of Palm Springs, Hillcrest in San Diego, et cetera...
If the industrial north was freedom for African-Americans in the south, or NYC is the financial focal point for Jewish-Americans. California for the LGBTQ+ community is the avant garde of self expression. Matching NYC Stonewall history.
For every negativity about moving out of California. There's 10 more positives about how they discovered California. Their money is also most welcomed.