This was said maybe two decades ago.

We (company) move to (Texas or AZ) and we were able to build a new building in the time it would have taken us to get a sign permit in California.

That is truth of things.
You can deal with higher taxes by just making more money. But it just gets harder and harder to live. The fees and regulations are off the chart.

Driving in stop and stop traffic is just considered normal.

Some of the most beautiful scenery. Coasts, Yosmite, Big Bear, the deserts…

But, escape now.
California is working on implementing an exit tax.
They already require you to file CA income tax 8 years after you leave.
And they will just take it out of your bank account, if they feel you owe them something. (even though you done no business or living in California that year)

Governor Nuisance is one bad hombre