The level of street-network sprawl in new development in California peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in California, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Los Angeles peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in San Francisco peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in San Diego peaked in 1991-2005.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in California is Mission Viejo with an SNDi of 5.52, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Woodland with an SNDi of 2.54, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Woodland, Mission Viejo

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in California rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in California, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in California follow the same region trend.