Leaving California and Life After California Facebook Groups Exceed 100,000 Members and Growing Residents are looking for lower costs of living and a new political environment News provided by Share this article Share this article SAN FRANCISCO, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular Facebook groups Leaving California and Life After California have attracted a total of more than 100,000 members eager to leave or who have already left California in hopes of a "better life." The overwhelming response has prompted community creator Terry Gilliam to expand to other regions. Facebook Group - Leaving California - Shared resources, tools, and tips for relocating out of California for a better life