Why did California never adopt the Model Penal Code?

by kaykhosrow

Crime and Punishment Theme Question:

Why did California never adopt the Model Penal Code?

ScipioAfricanvs

I'd like to expand on this if I may: why does California "march to it's own beat" with regards to popular legal trends? Didn't adopt the MPC, didn't adopt the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, etc.