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Given California’s massive population, the Golden State has more of everything—including its population of senior citizens. By the time the youngest baby boomers hit Medicare age, more than 20 percent of the state’s residents will be seniors—a higher proportion than even Florida, a known retiree magnet. According to “California’s Seniors, By the Numbers,” an article published by CalMatters, by 2030 more than 9 million Californians will be over the age of 65. For those living in Santa Cruz County, the following resources can help make life a little easier.