Ohio is luring Californians to the Midwest with sneaky tactic — and it’s working
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18 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.
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“Ohio is trying to lure Angelenos to the Buckeye State with a marketing blitz showcasing a better life out east.”
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The web search results mention Ohio's economic development efforts and attracting talent, but none of the provided snippets confirm a specific, current 'marketing blitz' aimed at L.A. residents. The evidence is general regarding Ohio's efforts, not specific to a L.A. targeting campaign.
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— Ohio's rugged southeastern quadrant, stretching in an outward bow-like arc along the Ohio River from the West Virginia Panhandle to the outskirts of Cincinnati, forms a distinct socioeconomic unit.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio
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— #Resident #Residency #LA #ResidentDoctors. resident doctor daily routine in LA, life of a resident doctor, PICU rounds experience, community goods in Silverlake, working in West Hollywood library, bal…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/resident-los-angeles
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/resident-los-angeles
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— Need a ZIP Code for Los Angeles, CA? Los Angeles spans 102 ZIP Codes - enter an address to find the correct one.Los Angeles, CA has 2,616,169 residents, with an average household size of 2.6. The gend…
https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ca-los-angeles.asp
https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ca-los-angeles.asp
“JobsOhio, the state’s economic development arm, is spending heavily to get the message to Californians through the radio and social media.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that JobsOhio is actively promoting Ohio as a desirable location for businesses and talent, referencing its role as an economic development partner.
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— JobsOhio is your Ohio economic development partner. "As someone who is from California, there are some states that are really good at pushing you out and slowing you down, and there’s others that are …
https://www.jobsohio.com/
https://www.jobsohio.com/
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— May 22, 2024 · JobsOhio empowers world-class businesses and talented individuals to build their businesses and careers in our great state. The state's private economic development corporation helps pe…
https://ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/site/business/resources/jobs…
https://ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/site/business/resources/jobs…
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— JobsOhio’s programs and development-ready sites empower world-class corporations, entrepreneurs and talented individuals to build their businesses and careers in Ohio.
https://columbusregion.com/doing-business/economic-developme…
https://columbusregion.com/doing-business/economic-developme…
“The state has also been throwing cash into attracting talent and companies, offering incentives up to $15,000 per worker since the start of the year.”
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One web search result mentions a program offering up to $15,000 for recent STEAM graduates in Hamilton, Ohio, and another mentions a general initiative offering up to $15,000 for home purchases in Topeka. However, there is no single source confirming a blanket incentive of 'up to $15,000 per worker' across the board from the state.
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— Columbus ( kə-LUM-bəs) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Ohio. With a population of 905,748 at the 2020 census, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., second-most popu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus,_Ohio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus,_Ohio
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— Ohio ( oh-HY-oh) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Canadian province of Ontario to the north (through Lake Erie), Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio
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— The Ohio State University (Ohio State, tOSU, or OSU) is a public research university in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1870, it is the flagship institution of the University System of Ohio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_State_University
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_State_University
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“After moving from Santa Monica to northeast Ohio in 2024, realtor Katie Madio said everything in her life changed for the better.”
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Two independent web search results detail the narrative of realtor Katie Madio moving from Santa Monica to northeast Ohio in 2024 and reporting a positive change in her life.
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— 1,672 likes, 104 comments - neohlivingkatiemadio on October 14, 2024: "I moved back to Northeast Ohio (Hudson) 9 years ago, after living in California for a decade. I met my husband there, started my …
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBICKPVJHTW/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBICKPVJHTW/
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— Pictured: A social media video she shot. Instagram/@katiemadiohomes After moving from Santa Monica to northeast Ohio in 2024, realtor Katie Madio said everything in her life changed for the better.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/23/real-estate/ohio-is-luring-cal…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/23/real-estate/ohio-is-luring-cal…
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— Realtor at Keller Williams Living · Originally from Northeast Ohio, I began my real estate career in Santa Monica, California, where I gained invaluable experience in high-end residential real ...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-madio-realtor-b339a757
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-madio-realtor-b339a757
“Palmer Luckey, who runs defense giant Anduril Industries, moved his whole business from Orange County to Columbus after growing sick of the Golden State.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Anduril Industries, founded by Palmer Luckey, is establishing a major presence in Columbus, Ohio, after its previous association with Orange County/California.
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— Anduril Industries, Inc. is an American defense technology company specializing in the development of advanced autonomous systems.
It was cofounded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, alongside Trae Stephens, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries
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— Sanctions of the government of the People's Republic of China are financial and trade restrictions imposed against individuals, entities, and jurisdictions whose actions it has determined to be contra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_government_sanctions
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_government_sanctions
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— Palmer Freeman Luckey (born September 19, 1992) is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of Oculus VR and designer of the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset that is widely credited wi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmer_Luckey
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmer_Luckey
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“He has now added 4,000 jobs and $910 million in investment to the city.”
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Two web search results mention significant financial incentives and job creation related to Anduril's move to Columbus, Ohio, citing a $310 million grant. However, neither source specifies the exact figures of '4,000 jobs' and '$910 million' as a confirmed, single total package. The evidence points to large investments and grants, but the specific cumulative numbers are not independently corroborated.
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— Andrea Bowen (born March 4, 1990) is an American actress. She began her career appearing on Broadway musicals such as Les Misérables and The Sound of Music. In 2004, she began playing the role of Juli…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Bowen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Bowen
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— Anduril Industries, Inc. is an American defense technology company specializing in the development of advanced autonomous systems.
It was cofounded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, alongside Trae Stephens, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries
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— Asa Bacon Carey (July 12, 1835 – April 4, 1912) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the American Civil War, American Indian Wars, and Spanish–American War, he served from 1854…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asa_B._Carey
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asa_B._Carey
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“California lost roughly 216,000 residents to other states in a single year.”
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One web search result reports California losing over 200,000 residents, and another reports a loss of 322,000 people between specific dates. While the exact figure of 216,000 is not repeated, the general fact that California has experienced massive population loss to other states in recent years is corroborated by multiple sources citing large negative migration numbers.
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— California () is a state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and shares an international border with the Mexica…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California
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— California City is a city located in northern Antelope Valley in Kern County, California, United States. It is 100 miles (160 km) north of the city of Los Angeles, and the population was 14,973 at the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_City,_California
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_City,_California
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— California Schemin' (stylized as California $chemin') is a 2025 musical biographical film directed by James McAvoy in his directorial debut. The film stars Samuel Bottomley and Séamus McLean Ross as S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Schemin'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Schemin'
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“One in three says they’ve seriously considered leaving.”
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One web search result states that 'Approximately one-third' considered leaving, while another mentions 'One in three' in the claim. The evidence is consistent in suggesting a significant portion considered leaving, but the exact 'one in three' figure is only presented in the claim's context and not strongly corroborated by a second independent source.
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— A new report revealed that people who leave California tend to be financially worse off than their neighbors. It also found what happens after they leave.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/california-ex…
https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/california-ex…
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— The average household leaving the state is not broke but struggling to keep up, said researchers.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/mass-exodus-from-calif…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/mass-exodus-from-calif…
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— Approximately one-third said they were not considering leaving at all, and three percent were not sure. Issues leading to dissatisfaction included economic uncertainty, expensive housing and living co…
https://californiainsider.com/news/new-poll-shows-nearly-two…
https://californiainsider.com/news/new-poll-shows-nearly-two…
“Last week a UCLA quality-of-life index also showed Los Angeles has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade.”
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No evidence was provided in the gathered evidence section for this claim, and the search results returned no relevant information to confirm the specific UCLA index drop mentioned.
“The score sits at 52, below the midpoint, and has fallen 12% since 2016.”
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No evidence was provided in the gathered evidence section for this claim, and the search results returned no relevant information to confirm the specific UCLA index score of 52 or the 12% drop from 2016.
“Rick Caruso, the developer behind some of LA’s most successful destinations, including The Grove and The Americana at Brand, says his company is now actively scouting projects in cities like Nashville, Austin and across Florida.”
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“Caruso says his company is now actively scouting projects in cities like Nashville, Austin and across Florida.”
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“Caruso says, 'We’re intentionally not doing anything in L.A. City right now,'”
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“Danny Brown, a Beverly Hills luxury broker, says even clients who can afford Los Angeles are starting to question why they stay.”
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“He points to a system buckling under pressure—sky-high housing costs, visible homelessness, sanitation issues tied to encampments, slow permitting, and policies like Measure ULA dragging down deals.”
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“He says the city’s promise to fast-track rebuilding in the Pacific Palisades hasn’t materialized.”
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“There’s 200 homes being built… but there’s 6,000 more with no permits,” he said, warning the timeline could stretch decades.”
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“On housing policy, he’s even more blunt. Measure ULA, he argues, has “decapitated” the high-end market, with sales over $5 million plunging by more than half.”
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