Yes, work is getting in the way of important issues at hand, like FR.
How many more years? Good question. After every tax season, I ask myself that same thing. Unfortunately, I foresee at least 10, maybe 15, if I don't die first. In August, I just paid off my house, so we will see how much I can save from now until I get absolutely, 100%, thoroughly, for sure, fed up.
Right now I'm pretty much at the "absolutely" stage, but can see the next phases coming fast.
Do you have lots of family in LA-LA Land or could you sale out and retire somewhere else much cheaper like the great state of AZ?
You could probably sell you CA home and buy a home in the city and one the mountains here and still have money left over.
Congratulations on having house paid for!