"Discovering the Love Californians Have for Their Home State"

Readers share why they love living in California, from the natural wonders of San Diego's offshore dolphins and the Trinity Alps' wild forests to the creative and progressive people of the Bay Area. Despite the state's challenges, including mass shootings and catastrophic floods, Californians find joy in the variety of environments, charming neighborhoods, and world-renowned institutions that make their state a paradise. The article also includes news on California's hidden exclusionary discipline practice, the National Women's Soccer League's record sale of a Bay Area franchise, and the possibility of a superbloom this spring.