Not sure if you have discovered some of the following areas of the site but figure I'll shoot you the links just in case.Start here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereFind and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead the Beginner’s Guide:http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out the BP Podcast: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/Last but not least, don't underestimate the power of participating in the forums!

http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetAlso, be sure to set up “keyword alerts” to notify the topics that interest you. 

If you do a keyword search for your area, you should be able to find other investors in your area.  

Here are a few recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts Read Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing Check out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/ If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select that person below.

http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetAlso, be sure to set up “keyword alerts” to notify the topics that interest you. 

There is a ton of flipping resources there.Finally -be sure to setup some keyword alerts - especially for "Murrieta" so you can jump into local conversations.See you around the forums!

Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books EverHow to Start Investing In Real Estate at a Young AgeOh - and if you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts."

Key word alerts are great tools.I'm a few hours south of you, but hope to move back to Seattle in the future.  

http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetAlso, be sure to set up “keyword alerts” to notify the topics that interest youWishing you the best!

Instead of actually searching CL there are apps you can use to be alerted for key words just like on biggerpockets.