My condolences, in a way… I’m born and raised in Worcester and live in nearby MA and Massachusetts November - April is a frozen hellscape, dark, grey, and dreary. I spent quite a bit of time in CA in my 20’s and it’s just… nicer. The climate is SO much better, the people were more relaxed (depending on where you are, of course) and it’s just more hospitable to commuting, waking, and being a human. Public transportation leaves a lot to be desired here (outside of Boston.) That said, welcome!