A boomer moved from California to Colombia after overcoming a rare disease. The cost of living is much cheaper, and life is more peaceful.

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Andy Wiesmann and his wife met in Colombia.

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Chipotle says California customers will soon be paying more for their burritos

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Minimum wages for California fast-food workers will increase to $20 an hour in April.

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People in California will soon be paying more for Chipotle, McDonald's, and other fast-food

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Woman ordering from fast-food restaurant on a digital screen

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Southern California neighborhoods that attract the rich and famous are also some of the hardest-hit areas during major storms

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Los Angeles, CA - February 05: An aerial view of a Beverly Crest home that was pushed off it's foundation by a mudslide early Monday morning near Beverly Glen Boulevard. No one was home when the mudslide occurred.
An aerial view of a Beverly Crest home that was pushed off its foundation by a mudslide early Monday morning near Beverly Glen Boulevard. No one was home when the mudslide occurred.

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Life-threatening rain, floods, and mudslides rip through California

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California's governor declared a state of emergency as a severe storm system triggered record rainfall, intense flooding, and strong winds. The extreme weather caused mass evacuations and left half a million people without power.

Trump says Gavin Newsom would be an 'easy' presidential opponent after speculating that Biden may not be the Democratic nominee

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Former President Donald Trump, left, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Trader Joe's stores in California are being targeted by thieves who swipe customers' wallets from their carts as they shop, police say

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A boomer who moved to California from Minnesota said he's 'never moving back' due to San Diego's weather and convenience

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San Diego.

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A TikToker bought a $26,000 foldable house on impulse — and has absolutely no regrets

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TikToker Jeffrey Bryant
Bryant's process of ordering and setting up the house (not pictured) has gone viral on TikTok.

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I bought a bigger house, and the buyer's remorse hurts. My family didn't need it, but I still think it'll be worth it.

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Sam Dogen gave up financial freedom to give his family a bigger home.

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