California is back in the limelight with a high-profile political feud mounting between President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom .

For today, I’ll ignore the substance of their arguments. Most have deep constitutional roots and economic consequences. Others are petty.

But no matter who you think is correct, these disputes, once again, raise questions about the livability of California .

I could easily settle the “ what’s the best state ” debate with a simple stat: Where do the most people live in the U.S.? The Golden State’s most-populous rank can be seen as the ultimate popularity number.

But California’s critics will point to its weak spots — including its lack of population growth in recent years. Has California lost its golden shine?

So as a public service, I refreshed

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