Central Valley and Inland Empire population growth is still exceeding the national average. And births continue to exceed deaths in most parts of California -- even the coast. But the flow of coastal Californians out of state has become a tidal wave.

Auditor calls for clarification of methodology on vacancy rates and household formation -- the two factors that have been most controversial in pushing up the housing targets.

It's no surprise that the inland areas are still growing. But the big shocker is that the Bay Area is hanging on -- and L.A. is not.

The population is going down for the first time ever. But California planning -- and its entire local government structure -- is based on the assumption of growth.

Population growth has fallen off a cliff, while housing production is steady. But housing prices are still through the roof. >>read more

New Census figures show that net out-migration isn't bad statewide -- but it's terrible in Los Angeles. >>read more