Ventura and camarillo are nice places in CA to raise families and the hi-tech industry is growing steadily. It is a little crowded but you can go to the beach and then to the snow all in the same day if you wish. I have my first kid due in April. good luck to you and your family!
My wife and I are about sick of the Washington DC area and have no desire to raise our daughter here. We love hiking camping jeeping. I'm a software developer with some decent experience on my resume.
I don't want to live anywhere where hurricanes hit.