The analysis looked at factors including the proportion of the population over 65 years old, home prices, rent prices, poverty rates and sales tax rates.

There’s no getting around the bleak picture Golden State paints of California, and yet being open to criticism, wanting to be better, is, I would argue, another of the admirable hallmarks of my home ...

California is among the most desirable places to live in the world, despite its challenges and high cost of living. The Golden State offers much more than just beautiful landscapes and great weather.