I spent 54 years in CA before leaving for reasons other than the economy, its fiscal state, and its politics. To those who know it, CA is a wonderful state in many ways other than the aforementioned. I remember it when it was quite conservative, especially in Orange County and in San Diego, my home town. But it’s become a victim of its changing demographics. Maybe it has to hit absolute rock bottom before any chance for meaningful change.
Sadly, I think the state will actually have to go bankrupt -- and not get bailed out by the feds -- before the pols and voters in California get it.