Before we say farewell to the Golden State, it’s time to dive into some of its wildest news stories. Turns out, California is so bonks that we couldn’t stop at just four headlines this week.

We’re bringing you some lighthearted #CovidProbz, a stolen vehicle with some very precious cargo, and a scam that bamboozled Joe Dirt’s doppelganger. Buckle up for a bumpy ride (in the back of a police cruiser with a killer turkey).

Sorry, folks — we don’t make the news; we just report it.

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California really has it all, from mummified baby dragons and Satanic cults to the real-life site of the Windows XP wallpaper. This week, Taylor breaks down the weirdest laws and strangest pit stops in the state — including a store that’s basically Spirit Halloween on steroids.

Then, Shauna introduces us to Jeff, a mysterious Los Angeles man with CIA connections and wayyyy too many guns. We learn about his life, his death, and some of the people who became ensnared in his tangled web throughout the decades.

Content warning: Domestic abuse, death

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Awwww shit y’all... Taylor here. I’m writing the description this week, so you know shit is gonna get WEIRD! First, I tell you the tale of a desperate mother, Aeropostale tote bag circa 2008 (allegedly), and richie rich newborns with fancy security bracelets.

Then, Shauna describes a cryptid that just won’t stop wildin’ out with those spindly arms and Slenderman-esque legs. Listen in as she gives us the scoop on Wetzel’s Riverside Monster and a sexy man from the 60s with the nicest face cakes in town.

It’s short and sweet this week — minus the sweet… So, buckle the fook up, cause it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.

Content warning: Attempted kidnapping

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