Ditto here. I lost my job because of the same reason. it was too $ to operate in california. I got a better job now though :)
Glad to hear you landed on your feet. I am one of the few who is unwilling to give up on California. Its a tough fight, but I seem to be able to convince a few people every month. You get some interesting conversations until you share a few facts - like what happens to jobs when the enviro costs go too high. I voted for Reagan for governor in my first election and hope that we can turn the place around yet.