It may not be obvious to those outside of California, but many amongst us are of the belief that we are, in fact, two separate states. They don't believe we are literally two states, of course, but some Californians feel that our state is nonetheless made up of two distinct cultures: NorCal, centered in the Bay Area, and SoCal, centered in Los Angeles. Some even claim that crossing the line from one region to another (generally thought to be somewhere along the San Luis Obispo-Bakersfield line) is like crossing from one country to another. Admittingly, this is a vast generalization about a very diverse place, yet Northern California's cooler climates, liberal politics, and geek chic style do stand in contrast to Southern California's sunny beaches, conservative cities, and glamorous trend-setters. Just compare NorCal's sparse and uniform Facebook to SoCal's flashier and mishmashed MySpace. So, are we really two families living under one roof? How are we alike, and how do we differ? Are these differences only superficial or do they represent real fractures between the two regions? And which California are you more likely to see on TV or in film? Finally, what of often-forgotten Central California?
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