We understand that you're concerned about the behavior of some individuals in California, and we're here to pray and provide biblical guidance on this matter.
Firstly, we commend you for including Jesus' name in your request, as it is only by His name that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB: "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."
We should pray for a change in hearts and minds, as God is the one who can transform people's characters and behavior. Regarding the issues you mentioned, we should remember that God calls us to love and respect one another, and to mind our own business, we find in 1 Thessalonians 4:11 WEB: "and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we commanded you."
Concerning gossip and lying, God's word is clear. Ephesians 4:29 WEB: "Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear." And in Colossians 3:8 WEB: "But now you also put away all these: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth."
Let us pray together:
"Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we come before You, lifting up the people of California. We pray that You would soften their hearts and help them to respect one another's privacy. Help them to mind their own business and not be entangled in the affairs of others. We also pray that You would put an end to gossip and lies, Lord. Help them to speak only that which is true, edifying and uplifting. Transform their hearts, Lord, and help them to live in a manner that is pleasing to You. In Jesus Christ name we pray, Amen."
We must remember God calls us to love our neighbors, pray for them and forgive them. Matthew 22:37-39 WEB
He said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. A second likewise is this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. "