Don't know a LBS, not from CA, but Surly Crosscheck's are nice. What type of riding are you going to use it for? I think the Kona Jake's make a better cyclocross racer or a singletrack bike, and the Surly makes a better commuter, all-around trail/road bike. I own a Kona Jake the Snake and a Surly Crosscheck and that is what I have found to be the case anyways, that is why I ask what type of riding will it be used for.
The Fuji is a very nice bike and spec'd great for the money too. Jamis also makes the Nova which seems like a good value. The nice thing about the Surly is it's versatility. You won't find a more versatile frame. It can take mountain bike hubs, or road hubs, can be made into a single speed or geared, fenders are easy to mount for commuting or wet weather riding. It is really an SUV bike able to handle most anything. I have used it for road duty and it works great as a road bike too, and the price is right
