Still think that was the beginning of the end for Calif.
Yep. I was there and saw the same thing occurring. As you recall, that's also when the growing presence of illegals in the big cities really started to become apparent.
I am a 4th generation native Californian and there
is absolutely no question in my mind that the influx
of Northeast liberals was the biggest single factor
in the downfall of the state. As conservatives we have
this built in “live and let live” attitude. Those of
us in God’s Country of the Mother Lode left the gates
open for those who would slam the gate shut behind
them and close down the lumber mills. Here we are....