Geez, there's dozens of ticklephiles in the LA area. 'Lers and 'lees. I know a number of folks, and have interacted with still more, enrolling them in the West Coast Gatherings.
The toughest part, there more than ANYWHERE in the US, is getting them OUT to an event, or to meet someone.
We have a host in that area waiting to run an event, even. It's just hard to motivate to rent a space and host it when you're not sure if the folks will REALLY show. I've had some serious disappointments down there, previously, but the last event was wonderful. Met some REALLY cool folks there, and saw some old friends, too.
Getting back on topic, I'm normally a 'ler, but figure it's gentlemanly to share, and have let many 'lees take their turn on me. Next to my wife, Bella probably the most expert experience. The woman was wickedly effective, and taught me to pay close attention to what set me off, so I could use that later, on others! Very useful experiences, those times I've switched.
These days, it's just plain fun. My wife's a delightful 'ler, and seems to enjoy payback on me immensely. It's all in fun, so it's all good to me.
My $0.02,
dvnc