https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/12/26/garages-arent-even-cheap-anymore-bay-area-exodus-drives-lowest-growth-rate-in-years/

Everyone, please say hello to the 26,730 residents the Bay Area has added in just 12 months.

But if you think that means the region is becoming even more overcrowded, think again: The Bay Area’s population growth is the lowest it’s been in 15 years and is on a downward path, mirroring a California-wide trend.