https://www.siliconvalley.com/2025/05/12/fix-california-its-cheap-housing-good-job-opportunities/

California’s population is blossoming in places where the lifestyle appeals to a younger, cost-conscious, family-oriented audience.

It’s not rocket science. Let me explain by starting with the latest population tally from the state Department of Finance. It shows California with 39.5 million residents as of Jan. 1, 2025.