Los Angeles

[stomachmonkey]

Come here at least once a year.

Got into town yesterday.

Big difference this year.

Feels like a third world country.

And I am not referring to people.

Just a general impression.

Everything just feels a bit older, greyer, dingier.

Are they not watering the grass anywhere?

Don't recall it being this brown.

[ths911]

It is because you came in June. It is called "June gloom" We live with this weather pattern every year like clockwork. Water is also rationed due to drought, you can get a fine for using water at the wrong time of day or washing down your driveway.

[sammyg2]

I'd say the rest of the observations are correct also.
Certain parts of California ARE already third world.