From my dad's side of the family they came from Cuba in 1980 when my dad was 10 years old. They lived in Florida for 6 months and then were given a choice of moving to Kansas, California, Michigan, or staying in Florida. My grandparents chose California because a family friend that they had found when they came to the United States
recommended going to California for the best opportunities of the country. So my grandparents have been here my parents been here and now I'm here. I think the type of people that come to California are those who have heard of California's "prosperity" and
pay of the jobs here. Others may come for the weather or the Colleges here.