EXODUS: How wildfires, crime and woke policies are driving residents out of California

• California faces devastating wildfires, with over 12,500 structures destroyed and toxic air quality posing severe health risks. The fires are exacerbated by poor management and the release of hazardous chemicals from burning residential areas.
• Insurers are fleeing the state due to wildfire risks, leaving homeowners reliant on the inadequate FAIR Plan. This has created a housing and financial crisis, with potential foreclosure risks and a looming state liability of nearly half a trillion dollars.
• State leadership is criticized for prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives over disaster preparedness, including cuts to firefighting budgets and mismanagement of water resources, such as diverting rainwater to protect endangered fish species.
• Lax crime policies, including leniency for theft under $949, have fueled a surge in crime. Wealthy residents and businesses are fleeing to other states, leaving the middle class to cope with the deteriorating quality of life.
• With an estimated $150 billion in wildfire damages and the potential for state bankruptcy, California faces an unprecedented financial crisis. Political accountability and leadership failures are seen as key contributors to the state’s decline.

California, once the golden state of opportunity, is now a cautionary tale of mismanagement, natural disasters and political failures. As wildfires rage across the state, residents are grappling with a toxic combination of unaffordable housing, skyrocketing crime and a collapsing infrastructure.

The result? A mass exodus of businesses and residents, leaving behind a middle class struggling to survive in a state that seems increasingly unlivable.

In a recent “Health Ranger Report” interview with Mike Adams, Dan Golka, a California-based financial expert and host of the YouTube channel iAllegedly, painted a grim picture of the state’s current crisis. From catastrophic wildfires to political incompetence, Golka’s firsthand account reveals a state on the brink of collapse. (Related: California in crisis: Mike Adams forecasts five paths to state collapse.)

California’s wildfires are not just a natural disaster – they are a man-made catastrophe. Golka, who lives in Orange County, described the devastation caused by multiple fires, including the Eaton Fire, which forced his daughter to evacuate his home in Pasadena. The air quality index (AQI) in his area reached a staggering 185, far above the hazardous threshold of 100.

The fires have destroyed over 12,500 structures, including homes, businesses and entire communities. But the damage goes beyond property loss. The smoke from burning residential buildings releases toxic chemicals like dioxins, which are far more dangerous than the smoke from brush fires.

“God only knows what was in those workshops and garages that burned down,” Golka said, highlighting the unknown health risks posed by the toxic air.

Insurance collapse and the FAIR Plan

As insurers flee California due to the high risk of wildfires, homeowners are left in a precarious position. Without insurance, banks won’t approve mortgages, and those with government-backed loans risk foreclosure. Golka shared his own experience of trying to buy a hillside home, only to be told by his insurance agent, “Dan, I can’t insure this house. No way.”

For those who can’t secure traditional insurance, California’s FAIR Plan – a last-resort insurance program – offers little relief. Golka described it as “nothing good” and warned that filing a claim under the FAIR Plan is a nightmare. With the state potentially on the hook for nearly half a trillion dollars in claims, the financial fallout could be catastrophic.

Political failures and woke policies

California’s leadership has come under fire for prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives over disaster preparedness. Golka revealed that the Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget was slashed by $17.6 million, resulting in the loss of 100 mechanics and 100 firefighting apparatuses.

“They caused this damage,” the serial entrepreneur and small business advisor said, referring to the city’s failure to maintain critical infrastructure.

Adding insult to injury, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was in Ghana during the crisis, attending an African president’s inauguration. Meanwhile, the state’s reservoirs remain dry, as rainwater is diverted to protect the Delta smelt, a tiny fish deemed more important than human lives.

“They diverted the rainwater to the ocean which is insanity,” Golka said.

Crime and the middle-class exodus

Crime is another driving factor behind California’s exodus. Golka recounted stories of looting during the fires, including a man caught with a blowtorch setting fires to Christmas trees. Despite being arrested, the man was released due to lack of probable cause.

The state’s lax policies on theft – allowing individuals to steal up to $949 worth of merchandise without facing felony charges – have only exacerbated the problem. As wealthy residents and businesses flee to states like Texas and Nevada, the middle class is left to deal with the fallout.

A state on the brink of bankruptcy

With an estimated $150 billion in property damage from the wildfires – a figure that could triple – California faces a financial crisis of unprecedented proportions. The state’s FAIR Plan could push it to the brink of bankruptcy, forcing it to either sell bonds or seek a federal bailout. But with President-elect Donald Trump set to take office, a bailout seems unlikely.

“This could be a bankruptcy situation,” Golka warned. “The state could lose everything.”

As wildfires, crime and political failures continue to plague California, the question remains: Is the state’s decline irreversible? For Golka, the answer lies in accountability.

“People need to be held accountable,” he said taking note of the poor leadership shown by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Bass.

Watch the video below to know more about the interview of Dan Golka with Mike Adams.

This video is from the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com.

More related stories:

Wildfires, insurance, and bankruptcy: Mike Adams and Dan Golka reveal how California’s FAIR plan threatens economic stability.

Texas vs. California: Los Angeles wildfires expose stark difference in disaster response and governance between the two states.

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Sources include:

Brighteon.com

NYPost.com