Larry Page flies to Monterey the week California's billionaire tax fight intensifies

Larry Page flew from Provo, Utah, to Monterey, California, on May 19, a 1-hour 24-minute hop in his Gulfstream G650ER. The brief trip places him within driving distance of his old Silicon Valley orbit — and lands the same week the state's proposed Billionaire Tax Act dominates headlines in Sacramento.

Per the San Francisco Chronicle, the measure — backed by a healthcare workers union — would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires retroactive to January 1. Page, who bought two Miami estates for $173 million in December and January and shifted his family office to Delaware, has already signaled he won't be a California resident when the tax takes effect. But his business ties to Alphabet remain, and the state's Franchise Tax Board is likely scrutinizing residency claims.

Page's recent flight history shows a pattern of shuttling between Provo — his official home base — and destinations including Cabo San Lucas, Chicago, and now Monterey. The May 19 arrival suggests a board-related or personal visit to the Bay Area, where his voting power still commands roughly 26% of Alphabet's shareholder decisions.