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The Guardian - US · Apr 22

California Drivers: This Hidden Car Issue Could Lead to $1,000 Repairs If Ignored

California drivers pride themselves on staying ahead of car trouble, but one sneaky issue continues to drain wallets across the state. It doesn’t flash warning lights right away, and it doesn’t always make dramatic noises. Yet this overlooked problem quietly damages critical components until repair bills climb toward $1,000 or…

Clever Dude · Apr 21

California man arrested for allegedly swapping in pasta for Lego pieces then returning them

Irvine police department announces bust in pun-filled social media post about alleged $34,000 Lego looting

The Guardian - US · Apr 21

D4vd Faces More Than Murder Charges as Prosecutors Hit Singer With Child Abuse and Mutilation

Singer D4vd faces additional charges, including child abuse and mutilation, following his April 2026 arrest. The case, spanning events from 2023 to 2025, could carry a sentence of life imprisonment or the death penalty.

International Business Times UK · Apr 21

Mystery spike of snake attacks in California has already killed three as researchers scramble to find cause

The state’s average of one death a year has already been surpassed

The Independent UK · Apr 21

‘That lawsuit about to be crazyyyyy’: California man clashes with car dealership over alleged missing paperwork. Then the argument goes south

Dealer gave "crazy eyes" and everything.

We Got This Covered · Apr 21

Democrat Betty Yee exits the race for governor of California

Former California controller Betty Yee has exited the race for governor, dealing another blow to an already fractured Democratic field and intensifying concerns that the party could split its vote in the state's unusual "top-two" primary system.

Latin Times · Apr 21

Successful California woman weds rich man to be ‘homemaker wife.’ 9 years later, judge tells her they were never really married

She ended a successful career because that was his demand.

We Got This Covered · Apr 21

Couple boards red-eye flight from California to New York. Then she realizes he booked first-class—only for himself: ‘Leave him or leave us out of it’

A woman has thousands of people on TikTok begging her to leave her boyfriend after posting a 16-second clip.

The Mary Sue · Apr 21

'The Evidence Is Clear as Day': Released Emails Show Amazon Telling Vendors to Raise Prices And Them Complying Within Hours

California's attorney general reveals internal emails showing Amazon's alleged price manipulation scheme, involving vendors and major retailers, leading to a significant legal battle.

International Business Times UK · Apr 21