Grew up in a CA farming community, and before illegals flooded CA & TX in the late 80's most of the farms only used LEGAL migrant workers on a seasonal basis. Many jobs for carpentry, metal work (like mig welding/tying steel) and so much more went to them over Americans AND others with LEGAL work visa's. Then came the violent crime spike good people and their businesses started leaving. Then when illegals started taking over low income areas in larger cities more bad elements flowed in. That town is a shithole filled with crime now, it's a shame. The governments from local on up in CA have ruined the state. From San Diego up to Eureka homelessness because of gentrification, illegals, gangs/crime and lack of jobs is rampant. It's why I left!