[varyouga]

I'm considering moving to or near Hawthorne, CA for a new job opportunity. I've never been to Cali before.

It's just south of LAX and east of Manhattan Beach.

Do any FReepers here have some real advice about the area? Thanks in advance.

[Myrddin]

A bullet proof hummer and a SWAT escort would be a good investment in that part of town. Some swimmers goggles may help reduce excessive tearing of your eyes from the stinking pollution. Check Matt's CWII Metacube to see if you "fit" safely in that neighborhood.

Have a look at this Crime rate graph for Hawthorne.

[upchuck]

Do any FReepers here have some real advice about the area? Thanks in advance.

Mr Kotkin does a great job of describing the environment in CA right now.

I have friends there who are desperately trying to move out of the state. They are having trouble on two fronts: 1, their house is on the market for considerably less than they paid for it and they have no one interested in it. 2, Fear that a comparably paying job can't be found outside of CA. They're really stuck.