Often in the rocks enjoying some sun this time of year as it cools down. (All except for the last week! 100*F+)
MDinana- Not sure where you grew up here but as a kid when exploring we saw them almost every trip. (This is around Sacramento and the foothills).
Orange County. I saw 2 nearly back to back one day in the Santa Monica foothills (about a day apart, early morning) and once up in the Sierras somewhere. Maybe 1 in the Chino foothills too. Of course, I stayed on mainly trails, not bushwacking. Maybe that has something to do with it.