Of the 4,800 physicians newly licensed in California last year, about 80 percent came from other states, even though licensure requirements in this state are among the most stringent in the United States. The reason is obvious -- the living is good, especially in Southern California where a wide variety of recreational activities are available. Like to ski, hike, surf, sail? Like to watch professional and college basketball, tennis, soccer, hockey? Like music, the arts, good food, chic fashion, the casual life? This is all available to you in Southern California. The city of Whittier overlooks the beautiful slopes of the La Puente Hills and is conveniently located to all of these venues and more.