Hey sweetie, there are gatherings, play parties, and other kind of events throughout the state. The best bet would be to contact dvnc and get on the west coast gathering invite list. Also check this section and general Western section for information regarding events, and pm me or whomever is hosting for more information. There is also a southern CA yahoo group that sponsors munches, and you can pm me for that info or check on the Western section---I believe there was a post about that. Welcome and have fun, honey.