CALIFORNIA’S LEADERSIP SHOULD BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR TOTAL INCOMPETANCE

California, renowned for its natural beauty and economic dynamism, faces recurring crises of water scarcity and devastating wildfires. These challenges are not merely the result of natural factors such as climate change but are also exacerbated by decades of policy missteps. Mismanagement of water resources and inadequate wildfire prevention strategies have left the state ill-prepared to tackle these growing threats. This essay explores how California’s policies have contributed to these problems and what could have been done differently.