Wow, you people are ridiculous. Seriously. I've read the reasons for not liking the town and they all seem, frankly stupid. The latest one is because of the dentist, teacher, and doctor. Another one was because of Mexicans. Another for high crime (never mind that crime is actually below the national average). I grew up here since the 1980s. My parents were here since the 1960s (dad went to UCR, they bought a house in Sunnymead). Things changed. It no longer is a majority White rural community. It is a middle income multi-racial community. That's all it is. Nothing more, nothing less. Do I miss when there was barely anyone here. Yes and no. With growth comes problems, and opportunities. However, the rants against the city simply are dumb. The biggest gripe I have is the school district. A city that has a median income of $70,000 (more than the state average) should have a decent school district. Other than that, it's a pretty average town.
You also have to look at potential. It is right next to the fastest public university in California, on the route of the high speed rail (just approved for another $1 billion grant), will be home to one of the state's largest medical complexes. Let's not mention that it is in the heart of one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. So take that into consideration too (along with the ACTUAL facts concerning the town).
John |
Orick, CA |
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