Aren't Sanctuaries supposed to be Paradise? California didn't get the memo.

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/01/california-has-worst-quality-life-in-us-study-says.html

Awards season is in full swing in California, and the Golden State just took home a booby prize of its own.

 

California ranks dead last among U.S. states in quality of life, according to a study by U.S. News, ranking behind New Jersey (49th) and Indiana (48th).

 

The ignominious honor reflects California's low marks in the sub-categories of environmental quality and social engagement. The latter category measures voting participation and community bonds.

 

Californians scored poorly in part because they're simply insufferable, U.S. News suggested.

 

"In addition to a healthy environment, a person's quality of life is largely a result of their interactions with those around them," the magazine wrote in a blurb accompanying the results.

 

One way to measure quality life is whether residents can even afford to have a roof over their heads, and by that standard, California is failing.

 

Karen Souza, 55, poses for a portrait with her dog Handsome by the tent in which she lives, under a freeway on a street in Los Angeles, California, United States, November 13, 2015. Souza has been homeless for a decade, and has known Kathleen Fox for 20 years. She originally became homeless after her spouse was arrested, "my whole world crumbled, my teenagers ran out of control and it just got bad". REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson PICTURE 7 OF 17 - SEARCH "NICHOLSON MOTORHOME" FOR ALL IMAGES TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - GF10000270547

Karen Souza, 55, poses for a portrait with her dog Handsome by the tent in which she lives, under a freeway on a street in Los Angeles. (Reuters)

 

A 2017 Harvard University report said that one-third of renters in the Los Angeles area are "severely rent burdened," meaning they spend at least half their income on housing. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles County has increased 67%, according to Zillow's Rent Index, the Los Angeles Times reports.

 

Homelessness has surged a stunning 75 percent in the last six years, the Los Angeles Times reports, and there are now at least 55,000 homeless people in the county.

 

U.S. News ranked each state in seven other areas, which were weighted based on a survey that determined their importance to the public: health care, education, economy, opportunity, infrastructure, crime and corrections, and fiscal stability.

 

A homeless man reads the Los Angeles Times in the window of the building of Los Angeles Times newspaper, which is owned by Tribune Publishing Co, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 27, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson - GF10000397617

A homeless man reads the Los Angeles Times in the window of the building of Los Angeles Times newspaper in Los Angeles. (Reuters)

 

Regarding its budget, California does have a balanced budget under Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, but the Standard & Poor's rating agency recently warned that the good times won't last.

 

"California's finances are roaring back," the agency's report said. "History would suggest, however, that any fiscal renaissance will be temporary."

 

If the stock market shifts from gains to losses, Standard & Poor's said, the budget could be negatively impacted in a major way because about half of the state's revenue comes from the wealthiest 1% in California.

 

California finished No. 43 in fiscal stability, No. 46 in opportunity, and No. 38 in infrastructure. It posted relatively high marks in health care (11th), economy (4th), and crime and corrections (28th).

 

California ranked No. 32 among all U.S. states overall, behind New York (25th), New Jersey (19th), and Florida (15th).

 

Which state has the best quality of life?

 

Iowa, which scored highly in infrastructure and health care, took the top spot overall.

 

[supermike80 1,285]

I think California is beautiful. I love going to NAPA and am headed there in a few weeks.

But I can't stand their politics and the housing costs are just ridiculous.

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

I think California is beautiful. I love going to NAPA and am headed there in a few weeks.

But I can't stand their politics and the housing costs are just ridiculous.

 

I'd love to visit the place but NFW would I ever live there unless they did a 180 on their taxes, policies, etc.....

[NorthernVike 2,080]

Was the article published in Spanish so the majority of socal's could read it?

[Bier Meister 1,513]

I think California is beautiful. I love going to NAPA and am headed there in a few weeks.

But I can't stand their politics and the housing costs are just ridiculous.

 

Let me know if you want to grab a drink.

[Djgb13 2,338]

I think California is beautiful. I love going to NAPA and am headed there in a few weeks.

But I can't stand their politics and the housing costs are just ridiculous.

Yep same. Never been to Napa but am going to go one day. Wouldnt ever live there but visit? Oh yea

[supermike80 1,285]

Let me know if you want to grab a drink.

Where you At? We are doing like 2 days in San Fran, then headed up for the remainder. Gonna do the winery tours of course, and hit Russian river brewery for some pliny the elder.

[DonS 3,067]

Where you At? We are doing like 2 days in San Fran, then headed up for the remainder. Gonna do the winery tours of course, and hit Russian river brewery for some pliny the elder.

I miss Pliny. Haven't had it in a couple years since they stopped distributing out of state.

[IGotWorms 3,311]

Those ratings are kinda dumb. They take into account stuff like traffic congestion and commute times then say its an awful or great place to live.

 

Uh yeah, maybe your commute is three minutes in North Dakota. Since no one lives there. Cuz it sucks.

 

Conversely if you want to live in a vibrant metropolis with food, culture, activities etc then yeah, youre gonna have to battle a few people. Doesnt mean it sucks.

 

Personally Ive chosen to live in a bit more of a rural area but city living certainly has its merits.

[Herbivore 905]

Hilarious that this "story" was the lead earlier today on Foxnews. How to try to pile on the propaganda with your thread title Filthy.

[Hardcore troubadour 12,631]

Hilarious that this "story" was the lead earlier today on Foxnews. How to try to pile on the propaganda with your thread title Filthy.

I think he's aware. His link is from Fox. Doh!

[Bier Meister 1,513]

Where you At? We are doing like 2 days in San Fran, then headed up for the remainder. Gonna do the winery tours of course, and hit Russian river brewery for some pliny the elder.

I am in Petaluma (Sonoma county). I am close to Napa, Sonoma, Healdsburg, and the city. What are your dates? We may have lacrosse games on the weekends, but I should be free at some point. Do you need restaurant and winery recommendations?

[mobb_deep 917]

I miss Pliny. Haven't had it in a couple years since they stopped distributing out of state.

 

Pliny The Younger was making its rounds over the last month too. On tap only.

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

Hilarious that this "story" was the lead earlier today on Foxnews. How to try to pile on the propaganda with your thread title Filthy.

 

Captain Obvious; try eating a burger and regain your strength.

[edjr 5,563]

I miss the Sanctuary

[Baker Boy 1,485]

MS-13 threat has New York state ready to spend $18.5M to protect youth

 

New York state plans to spend spend $18.5 million to fund programs aimed at keeping young people on Long Island from joining MS-13, a gang linked to brutal murders and violence across the state.

 

MS-13 is among the largest street gangs in the U.S., with many members arriving from Central America. The gang’s motto is “kill, rape, control,” according to the newspaper.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/13/ms-13-threat-has-new-york-state-ready-to-spend-18-5m-to-protect-youth.html

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

MS-13 threat has New York state ready to spend $18.5M to protect youth

 

New York state plans to spend spend $18.5 million to fund programs aimed at keeping young people on Long Island from joining MS-13, a gang linked to brutal murders and violence across the state.

 

MS-13 is among the largest street gangs in the U.S., with many members arriving from Central America. The gangs motto is kill, rape, control, according to the newspaper.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/13/ms-13-threat-has-new-york-state-ready-to-spend-18-5m-to-protect-youth.html

They should spend that 18 mil on hunting and killing the existing MS 13 members instead.