[Windflier]

What I saw back then was a huge influx from the liberal northeast. 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.

[doorgunner69]

Lived in west San Fernando valley at the time, so only heard a lot about the illegals. Did see a lot more activity near work where some "projects were. Graffiti, etc.

Other than that, the sudden appearance of NY license plates, and a new crop of "NY Delicatessen" all alnog Ventura Blvd.

Soon left for Ventura county and saw little of it other than occasional forays into Westlake Village where the NY influence was very apparent.