Most of the number listed as leaving San Diego still work here family here, etc.
Many of that number moved across the border to Riverside Co. as homes are cheaper. They don't consider the gas in the commute.
Some people have to live in 5 bdrm homes and big yard.
If that is what they want, they can't take it with them.
As far as the city gov. We just elected a Republican Mayor and his core group are cleaning house.
Most folks dis. the city gov. and don't know what it is really about also for a lot of folks who dis the city, that usually come from if you can't have it, dis it.
I used to make a 110 mile commute daily and "considered" the price of gas ALL THE TIME!!!