Violent crime in CA, as well as gun-related violent crime in CA are both significantly above the national average.
Compared to states that have NO gun control laws, such as Vermont, CA crime rates are astronomical.
Why is that?
Still looking for an answer....
Let's examine your post:
CA has 37,000,000 million people
VT has 625,000
CA is diverse
VT's population of 625,000 includes 596,000 whites and less than 1% of minorities
The vast majority in CA live in big cities
VT's population lives in small town and rural communites