California attracted people because it represented a place where dreams were made into reality. Its glittering reputation has regressed throughout the years between 1986 and 2015. James J. Rawls described California as a place of promise and paradox; however, it is no longer thought of as a place of promise. Areas of California like Los Angeles and Hollywood have helped develop the ideology of California as creating fame, success, and fortune, but current economic and environmental instability have altered its attractive identity. Many people no longer wish to live in California. Once admired for being “the place that never rains,” California’s lack of precipitation is now a growing concern. The low levels of rainfall are affecting the environment
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Particularly in South and Metro Los Angles homelessness and poverty is prevalent. According to the Institute for the Study of Homelessness and Poverty at the Weingart Center, “an estimated 254,000 men, women and children experience homelessness in Los Angeles County during some part of the year and approximately 82,000 people are homeless on any given night”(Los Angeles County).This high level of homelessness is seen because of the high costs of living. On average a basic home in California costs $440,000.(Los Angeles County). Also, California’s average monthly rent is about $1,240. That is 50 percent higher than the rest of the country, so many people would rather live in a less expensive state. The cost and availability of housing also matters for the state’s economy, affecting the ability of businesses and other employers to hire and retain qualified workers and influencing their decisions about whether to locate, expand, or remain in California. The data demonstrate the difficulty of trying to adjust to the cost of living and find a job in California. It is no question as to why so many people are living homeless in California. California’s job market is no longer in The job market in California is also not getting any better. There is little opportunity for people to find a job and make money to live in
Particularly in South and Metro Los Angles homelessness and poverty is prevalent. According to the Institute for the Study of Homelessness and Poverty at the Weingart Center, “an estimated 254,000 men, women and children experience homelessness in Los Angeles County during some part of the year and approximately 82,000 people are homeless on any given night”(Los Angeles County).This high level of homelessness is seen because of the high costs of living. On average a basic home in California costs $440,000.(Los Angeles County). Also, California’s average monthly rent is about $1,240. That is 50 percent higher than the rest of the country, so many people would rather live in a less expensive state. The cost and availability of housing also matters for the state’s economy, affecting the ability of businesses and other employers to hire and retain qualified workers and influencing their decisions about whether to locate, expand, or remain in California. The data demonstrate the difficulty of trying to adjust to the cost of living and find a job in California. It is no question as to why so many people are living homeless in California. California’s job market is no longer in The job market in California is also not getting any better. There is little opportunity for people to find a job and make money to live in