85 California billionaires ranked among the 100 richest people on the planet

Source: New York Post

Call it a California gold rush. The Golden State is home to 85 of America’s wealthiest people, according to Forbes’ annual ranking of the country’s 400 richest, which features tech titans, entrepreneurs and billionaire families. The 2026 list has a record $8 trillion in combined wealth, with 34 newcomers joining the elite club.