People change their lifestyle as they adapt to rapid growth on the area.
"Tired of driving two hours on the 15 and other freeways to his Anaheim printing business, Jim Sassin did what other commuters can only daydream about - he moved the company to his hometown. Now his ride to work is five minutes."
Thanks to T Martin
FULL STORY: Changing Traffic Changes Lifestyles

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