Are text messages allowed to be used as evidence in small claims court?

I had to move from California to another state due to D.V..early November 2019 I couldn't not bring a few things with me and a friend said that she would hold on to it for me till I could get my belongings . I texted her and told her to bring my things to a storage unit because they have climate control and was afraid that it would be to hot in her garage. She also stated that I had nothing to worry about and that she would never get rid of my belongings in the text that was mid November 2019. I didnt hear from her till May 23rd 2020 and I tried the whole time till now making calls and texting her my number has been the same as well . She informed me May 23rd 2020 that she threw my things away also in a text message. I had roughly $4000 in personal belongings and vintage collectibles that can't be replaced Can I use the texts as evidence that she had my things, gave me no notice to get my things , and that she went through my belongings, then threw my things out ?