LA in the 70s was before the tidal wave of 3rd world immigration changed it forever. House prices weren’t astronomical. English was spoken by everyone. You could even drive all over LA and OC without worrying much about traffic.
Why those whom we elected thought it was a good idea to destroy the California we had is something I’ve never heard explained. But I do know that no borders Bush junior thought it was a great idea to do so.
I thought it was wonderful. I’ve been back there many times since I have family out there. It could be paradise except for evil politicians. Now giving someone AIDS deliberately is a misdemeanor and calling a transgender by the wrong name can get you a prison sentence.