How to tell spring has hit Southern California

1) The snow is disappearing from the mountaintops.

2) It doesn't matter anyway, because your view of the mountaintops is obscured by the smog.

3) The birds are back in force.

4) You can't remember if your car was white, gray or splotched.

5) Beach season -- just around the corner!

6) Traffic season -- here to stay!

7) It's perfect weather to go sight-seeing.

8) Every other person in Southern California has the same idea.

9) You can stop and smell the roses.

10) You can't breathe because of allergies and smog.