HI Thomas!
Welcome - you may find more traction in one of these two threads.
San Diego Roll Call
Orange County Roll Call
And for sure, you will want to check out our LowCal Roost, with members up and down from LA to San Diego - they are a very active community! @alightpainter can help you get situated with them/added to the LowCal area of the Refuge/slack/etc… 