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White Lotus is filming in Nevada City, and the town’s vortexes, Viking funerals, and rogue mayors might be too real for HBO. Walton Goggins is back. Possibly as a ghost. Definitely with a wrench.

The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into Broad Street Beacon editor Randall Finkelstein, following Trump’s accusation of treason over satirical commentary. Nevada City’s resident rabble-rouser now faces federal scrutiny for exercising free speech with too much flair—and too little deference.

A California man was deported after allegedly replacing a high-flow showerhead with a low-flow model in a Texas Airbnb, violating the American Freedom of Flow Act. The bizarre incident, now a satirical flashpoint in the culture wars, has sparked outrage, memes, and congressional hearings under "Operation Dripgate."

Chase Bank's new AI-powered ATM that asks for tips from customers has sparked controversy in Grass Valley, California. While some are ecstatic about the new option, others are uncomfortable with tipping a machine. This move by the bank has left customers wondering whether it's an attempt to provide better service or just another way to cash in on them.

Grass Valley, CA -- In what is shaping up to be the most explosive exposé since the Great Patchouli Shortage of 2016, the Broad...

Donald Trump sparks media frenzy with a Truth Social poll asking if he should go bald, raising questions about distraction politics, media obsession, and the public’s fixation on spectacle over substance in American political life.

President Trump’s "MAGA Pipeline" plan floods California highways with gasoline to lower prices, sparking chaos, safety concerns, and conspiracy theories. Locals react with disbelief as officials brace for environmental and economic fallout.

RFK Jr. proposes “Measles Parties” to combat Texas’ outbreak, urging natural exposure over vaccines. Public health experts warn of severe risks, but some Texas officials and parents embrace the idea.

Elon Musk sues Nevada City teen Eli Bennett (@GamerVoid666) for $150M after calling X "Twitter." Locals respond defiantly, planning satirical "Tweetstock 2024" festival mocking billionaire absurdity and celebrating free speech.