Welcome to CalCCW,
bpmitche.
I really enjoy the part of the state you reside when I've been there. Almost bought a house over there in '93.
There are a lot of resources here that will fill some of your research needs. Take special note of the
FAQ section. A lot of questions will be answered there. And there are
county specific FAQs as well.
When you are ready to start your application, we have several folks that are available to proof-read your GC statement if you desire, just please don't post it in a thread. It's for your peace of mind as well as the rest of the community.
Again, Welcome.
We all look forward to hearing more from you.