California is expensive primarily because of high demand for the amazing weather,, extensive economic opportunities, and a housing shortage.
We have an extensive EV charging network, but I wouldn’t call it anti-ICE. In fact, more ICE cars are sold in California than any other state X 10.
The traffic cameras are part of a pilot program in LA, San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, and Glendale. They’re not everywhere, in fact cameras were taken down in San Diego years ago.
Public education is as good as the district. My kids had an amazing public education experience and they’re continuing it in a public university. Your premise can be applied in any public education district.
The bottom line is that you don’t live here, therefore you’re speaking out of your ass.