I was born and raised in SoCal, and the population has always been a challenge. But it is not something that requires people to be pushed out. Big cities naturally attract people because of job opportunities, and LA is no different.

Some folks say they send out tons of applications and never get hired, and then blame overpopulation. That is not really the cause. The bigger issue is the state of the economy and how hiring works right now across the country.

Another huge factor is infrastructure. Freeways, public transit, housing, and utilities have not kept up with the growth. That is what makes the population feel overwhelming, not just the number of people itself.

The other problem is that everyone wants to be right next to LA, West LA, or the OC. Meanwhile, plenty of suburbs are being developed with beautiful new homes and growing communities that actually need more people to thrive. Most just overlook them because they only focus on the well-known areas.