And when you have seen enough of the city's freeways, explore the outlying areas with a list of Classic California road trips.

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If you had looked closely enough, you would have seen the beginnings of the Arab Spring all the way back in 2004.

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But with me being a freelance writer, I certainly did not make enough to solely support our family of four (have you ever seen the grocery bill for two teenage boys?).

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