WASHINGTON—Two California Democrats could run for president in 2028: Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

Republican operatives must be thinking: Bring it on.

Under Newsom, California’s image has become less golden than it used to be.

The high cost of living has taken a toll. The IRS announced last month that California is the state experiencing the highest net loss of taxpayers, with one taxpayer leaving every 1 minute and 44 seconds.

Nearly 39,000 Californians moved to Nevada last year.

Hope that the Silver State newbies don’t bring their progressive politics with them. And good luck with that.

The entertainment industry has been decamping from Hollywood for some time, but the decline of greater Los Angeles as an industry town accelerated after the Screen Actors Guild and Writers Guild of America strikes of 2023.

On-location production in the area fell more than 22% from January through March 2025, according to FilmLA, which tracks filming in Southern California.

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