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Because there are  opportunities on the coast. There is nearly 1,340 miles of coast line. That provides so many job options; fisherman, import and export business.  As a bonus it is beautiful.

Because gold was struck in the great city of San Francisco. Would you like a chance to strike gold and never work another day in your life.

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Why it would benefit to move to California!

Because there is wood to harvest in the great red wood forests. You can buy land and build a great house among the trees. The opportunities are endless.

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