Scott Baio, a well-known Hollywood figure, has recently announced his departure from California, joining a long list of celebrities who have chosen to move away from the Golden State.
Baio, who has lived in Los Angeles for the past 45 years, took to Twitter to announce his decision, citing the growing homeless population in the region as his primary reason for leaving.
The actor’s announcement has sparked mixed reactions from social media users. While some have commended Baio for his decision and wished him the best, others have criticized him for not doing enough to address the issue while living in the state. Some have even mocked the actor, suggesting that his lack of recent work may mean that he too is homeless.
Despite the backlash, Baio seems determined to follow through on his decision. He has already put his Woodland Hills home up for sale, with an asking price of $3.85 million. The property boasts five bedrooms, four and a half baths, a home theater, and over 6,000 square feet of space.
Baio is not alone in his decision to leave California. In recent years, several other celebrities, including Mark Wahlberg, Joe Rogan, and Matthew McConaughey, have also chosen to relocate to other states. McConaughey, who was born in Texas, cited a desire for his children to grow up around his family and share his values as his main reason for leaving. Rogan, on the other hand, cited the high cost of living and traffic in Los Angeles as his primary motivations for relocating to Texas.
As more and more Hollywood figures choose to leave California, it remains to be seen what impact this will have on the entertainment industry and the state as a whole. For now, it seems that Baio and others like him are determined to seek out greener pastures elsewhere.