california was a republic...so they have historic ability to re republic-ize(I coin a word)....then join the union if they like...
if it were my republic...I would wait till the current scum is out of Washington, before considering statehood.
of course I totally make outrageous assumptions so keep your flames to yourself...thanks in advance.
A few years ago a friend made the observation about the LA area: It’s a damn shame to waste this wonderful climate on these fools!