I'm in San Fran and LA next week. I usually do my research ahead here before I go. EROS and Citevibe have plenty of listings as do others not advertising here. I'm quite the nerd and print out the ads, make notes on of phone contacts and possible times and "firm" it up when I get in the area. I think it would be a good sideline for the CAA if they provided booklets of "chicktics" in addition to "triptiks" There is most definitely severe sticker shock in California although with our stronger dollar now, paying $350 at 1.15 is a damn sight easier than paying it at 1.55.