Hard to be a Californian

Los Angeles has become a strange place since the beginning of this year. It seems like there are a lot less people around.

This is because contrary to past statistics, this is the first time that people are leaving. U-Haul rental in LA is up 30%.

2 Million people are unemployed today in California and they are leaving to find work.

It seems like every other store front on Melrose has a for lease or going out of business sign. Traffic has become lighter.

A lot of people I know are laid off or in danger of being laid off.

It is hard to be a California these days.