Union symphathisers live their lives at great peril. Additional U.S. Troops are sent in to protect them. A moderate Earthquake in San Francisco does minor damage. The Los Angeles cattle industry is all but destroyed by more drought, then floods and disease, wiping out remainders of the weakened herds. A depression ravages Southern California.
Bank forclosures on property.
Small business failures. The City of L.A. is close to default. Two pieces of defaulted propery are sold at City Auction. Only one person is willing to bid. The Great Real Estate Boom begins.