It has happened before, and normally during October there has been a Chicago gathering and in recent past a couple of NY gatherings.
For California, it's been awhile which is evident by Rick having lived in 3 or 4 different places since the last event. If there is a gathering I would welcome you to come out and meet some of the members.
I've met Charles while in Paris the last couple of times and he's been great at showing me areas of the city that I would never find. That's my favorite part of the forum, the family feel.
Loren