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Originally Posted by lippy

No disrespect taken. The LA Times certainly is credible, but from what I've read, it does appear to be a long-term trend that people are leaving. From the WSJ: "Over the past two decades, a net 3.4 million people have moved out of California for other states."

Here is that article, as well as some others that speak to the demographics:
Allysia Finley: The Reverse-Joads of California - WSJ.com
The Weekend Interview with Joel Kotkin: The Great California Exodus - WSJ.com
Jobs Aren't Leaving California For Texas, But People Are - Forbes
California demographic shift: More people leaving than moving in - Los Angeles Times
Civic Report 71 | The Great California Exodus: A Closer Look
California's Population Is Moving Out, Census Report Shows | NBC Southern California

Lippy, I can't read it all, but the articles you linked were written 1-3 years ago. The LA Times article I used is from today. Also, we are the most populous state, and remain so even after the recession from 2008-2012. And we grew more than the average state.

If folks who live here think we're taxed too heavy, it's too hard to buy and own guns, the burdens of achieving clean air are too great or violating the traffic laws is too expensive, then move! Florida just passed New York in population, sun, no state taxes. That sounds like a great place to relocate.

Maybe I'm too tired tonight, but I think it's great to be alive and live in a wonderful part of the country and world. Here in CA.