It isn't the most populous state for nothing. Climate in many parts makes homelessness survivable.
California has had boom and bust cycles since 1849. Gold, oil, movies, agriculture, aviation, rocketry, science, computers and chips...
It was a destination for millions during the Great Depression. The Grapes of Wrath?
No doubt it is a difficult place in which to live.
The struggles and pressures there are greater than in other states.
Its economy is sixth largest in the world. It could be an independent member of the G7 or G8.
All this makes for a whole fistful of troubles and problems.
Add to this, wild swings of AGW influenced weather. Record drought, record snows, record rains...
I fell in love with it. Visited many times.
Rather than move there, I tried to bring a piece of it back here.