[RonF]

I believe that this is consistent with the law in all 50 states. You can only use deadly force to protect your life or the lives of others. You cannot use deadly force to protect or preserve your property. I don't think that you can blame this on "California"; it would be the same anywhere.

[TheDon]

I think I've read of some states where you can use deadly force to protect property.

[BlazingArizona]

You cannot use deadly force to protect or preserve your property

Around here it's called 'saving the taxpayers some money'.