Ideology divide between the coasts and bulk of the state, I'm assuming by bulk you mean land not population size. This is also present in many states and I don

Ideology divide between the coasts and bulk of the state, I'm assuming by bulk you mean land not population size. This is also present in many states and I don't see how it's a problem. "Smug superiority" who? Is it based on some survey? Seems subjective. "restricting residential development while leaving commercial development unchecked" Is this unqiue to California? Is commercial real estate development unchecked, provide a source The cost of living isn't high everywhere in the state.