The exodus from California continues –– to fix it, do this
California Dreamin’ … of Texas, Florida and Tennessee. That’s the state of play in 2026. The home of sun-drenched beaches, Yosemite and Silicon Valley is one of just five states that lost residents in 2025 compared with 2024, per an analysis by the financial technology company Sm.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from NY Post says: California Dreamin’ … of Texas, Florida and Tennessee. That’s the state of play in 2026. The home of sun-drenched beaches, Yosemite and Silicon Valley is one of just five states that lost residents in 2025 compared with 2024, per an analysis by the financial technology company Sm.
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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Aug 19, 2026, 1:12 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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