The skyline of downtown Los Angeles in the early evening during the pandemic. The state of California, once synonymous with boundless growth, sees its population stagnate and rethinks its future. — ©2023 The New York Times Company
CALIFORNIA has long beckoned with its coastal beauty and bustle – the magnetic pull of Hollywood, the power of Silicon Valley.
That allure helped make it a cultural, economic and political force. For 170 years, growth was constant and expansion felt boundless. And it was easy to be drawn in by the lore.
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