Over the past two years, California has experienced a net loss of 500,000 residents as people seek alternatives due to high living costs and COVID-related restrictions, according to census data.

Many residents have fled to nearby states like Utah, Nevada, and Texas to escape problems like homelessness, crime, and escalating housing prices. However, California remains the most populous state in the US with around 38 million residents.

While state officials are transitioning to renewable energy to combat climate change, this could cause power outages and disruptions in t …