What decade is this? Oregon had its own major recession in the 1980's. I doubt that Oregon can compare to the Sunshine State. Yes, California has unemployment and crime. Oregon has its own share of both. California has Silicon Valley, the Golden Gate, Hollywood and an endless summer. And Yosemite. And Malibu. Oregon has Florence, Bend, Portland's Steel Bridge and meth. I doubt the Oregon will morph into California any time soon.