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Retirees can enjoy living in a diverse environment that offers plenty of opportunities for exploration and cultural experiences. ",[1266],{"type":129,"attrs":1267},{"color":12},{"type":767,"content":1269},[1270,1284,1298],{"type":770,"content":1271},[1272],{"type":18,"content":1273},[1274,1279],{"text":901,"type":22,"marks":1275},[1276,1277],{"type":38},{"type":129,"attrs":1278},{"color":12},{"text":1280,"type":22,"marks":1281},": California's climate varies greatly depending on the region, but many areas have a moderate climate with mild winters and warm summers. 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