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Reddit is a place we go for all of the world’s latest happenings, whether it be pop culture, news, or just random tidbits. It’s an endless web of subreddits and discussion-based forums. For those who don’t frequent the Reddit community, the platform has two major feeds that filter the most popular posts at any given time. Those feeds are r/popular and r/all. In an attempt to both simplify the platform and improve home feed personalization, Reddit has decided to give good ol’ r/all the boot. If you want to see what’s trending on the platform moving forward, you might want to check the r/popular feed instead. Reddit

Reddit first announced its decision to sideline r/all in February, following an experiment temporarily removing the feed from its apps in December 2025. As of Thursday, April 2, r/all has been benched for good. Reddit explains that the reasoning stems from r/all being a “less filtered feed.” While the feed filters out all sexually explicit content, it doesn’t exclude other popular Not Safe for Work (NSFW) posts.

“The r/all experiment has concluded and the decision was made to remove r/all,” Reddit announced in an thread published on February 26. “Reddit is leaning toward simplifying your experience to make it more personalized and relevant to your subscriptions and interests. I know some of you have some pretty strong feelings about this and I totally get that! Feel free to leave comments on this post. I will continue to pass along constructive feedback to that team.”

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To say that Redditors are upset would be an understatement. They’re livid. The biggest concern is that erasing the r/all feed makes it far more difficult for users to discover new interests and subreddits. One user commented that “removing r/all sucks. We don’t need every feed to be personalized and algorithmic. R/all was the best example of Reddit being the ‘front page of the internet,’ which is what I want and why I’m here.”

Alas, the community’s efforts were in vain. Reddit followed up on Thursday, April 2 by announcing that “the final steps to deprecate r/all are being implemented.” Redditors are still free to use the r/popular feed as usual.

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Despite Reddit’s decision to remove it, r/all isn’t disappearing entirely. Anyone who uses old Reddit is fully able to access the feed. Like that makes it much better. Sadly for those missing r/all, it doesn’t look like Reddit will be reviving it anytime soon. The platform also announced that it will soon launch new default privacy settings for teens. Those changes roll out in early April.

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Maul – Shadow Lord takes place in the aftermath of one of the most tragic events in Star Wars history, Order 66. As seen in Revenge of the Sith, shortly after taking full control, Emperor Palpatine issues this infamous directive to his Clone Troopers. They ambush and kill their Jedi generals in one horrifying moment, nearly wiping out the Jedi Order overnight. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda survived, of course. But so did Ahsoka Tano, Kanan Jarrus from Rebels, Cal Kestis from Fallen Order, and, of course, Grogu. Not to mention the Jedi who became Inquisitors. But in Maul – Shadow Lord, we meet two new survivors. These are Eeko-Dio Daki (Dennis Haysbert) and his apprentice, Devon Izara (Gideon Adlon). But we have a feeling one of them is not going to remain a survivor much longer.

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In episode one, Maul –Shadow Lord introduces us to a new planet, the Blade Runner-esque world of Janix. Located in the mid rim of the galaxy, this is a highly industrialized world, teeming with skyscrapers. It feels much like a “Coruscant Jr.” But at the point in the story, Janix remains out of the immediate purview of the newly formed Galactic Empire. Although we don’t have an exact date for when Maul – Shadow Lord takes place, there are plenty of context clues. Early trailers show that the TK Stormtroopers will appear in the show. These were the first non-clone troops utilized by the Empire (as Star Wars fans learned in The Bad Batch). So, Maul takes place roughly 1 to 2 years after Revenge of the Sith, at least to start.

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Living in the streets of Janix is Eeko-Dio Daki, a male Mosyk Jedi Master, who seems elderly. Mosyks are a new species, never seen before in the galaxy, created just for this series. Maul producer Matt Michnovetz gave him a hyphenated name, like Qui-Gon Jinn or Obi-Wan Kenobi, to suggest he comes from an older era of regal Jedi like them. Accompanying Eeko-Dio Daki is his young Twi’lek padawan, Devon Izara. We don’t know almost anything at this point about how both Jedi survived Order 66, but if they were already on Janix when it went down, it may explain how they’ve managed to hide for so long, as the Empire has (until now) kept Janix out of its crosshairs.

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Despite the Jedi Order having fallen, Master Eeko-Dio Daki still retains his Jedi code. That means no stealing, even to eat. His padawan Devon is less willing to maintain these principles, especially in a galaxy that is actively hunting them down. Because the Jedi are Public Enemy #1, the pair must hide their Force sensitivity, or risk exposing themselves. When local police arrest Devon for stealing fruit, they send her to jail. And just like that, Eeko-Dio Daki no longer has his student. Using his Force abilities in public, which at this time could get him killed on the spot, he attempts a rescue. Because of this, we think it won’t be long before the Empire sends Inquisitors to eliminate him. Eeko-Dio Daki is quite powerful, so he won’t go out without a fight.

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Without her master keeping her centered, Devon will be vulnerable to Maul’s manipulations to become his new apprentice, something he clearly wants. He may use her anger at Eeko-Dio Daki’s execution (assuming that’s how he dies) to turn her to the dark side. For story reasons, Eeko-Dio Daki can’t stick around for too long. Although hopefully, Maul – Shadow Lord shows us how these two Jedi managed to initially survive the Emperor’s purge, perhaps in flashbacks. And who knows? There may have been other Jedi with them that we have yet to meet. During the Clone Wars, there were 10,000 Jedi Knights. If only 1% of them survived Order 66, that’s still 100 Jedi. Especially at this point in the Star Wars timeline. We are eager to see what Maul-Shadow Lord has yet to reveal about the remaining Jedi in this era.

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is currently streaming on Disney+.

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Few do DMing as well as Brennan Lee Mulligan. He may have hopped over to Critical Role to lead the series’ most recent campaign, but that doesn’t mean he’s left behind his cast of heroes at Dropout’s Dimension 20. Mulligan returns to host the latest season, entitled City Council of Darkness, which sets up a fangtastic adventure of vampiric tabletop goodness. Ahead of the first episode, Dimension 20 launches a video explaining everything you need to know to understand Vampire: The Masquerade.

Watch the Explainer Video Here:

City Council of Darkness is the latest chapter of Dropout’s anthology actual-play show. The season of Dimension 20 follows the Vampire: The Masquerade system, which is similar to other TTRPG’s like D&D. However, there is some variation when it comes to the rules. For instance, Vampire: The Masquerade uses special d10s to determine outcomes. In addition to the regular dice, the game also has red hunger dice, which directly correlate to each character’s bloodlust. Skye explains it all in the video.

What will the Storyline of the City Council of Darkness be about?

The chapter introduces Mulligan and his entourage as a group of vampires running for local government in the desolate town of Purpee, Oregon. The vampiric escapades of Dimension 20 unfold over 14 episodes. The story is packed full of dark creatures and their inner conflict of bloodlust.

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The first episode of Dimension 20‘s second season, City Council of Darkness and all its vampire goodness, aired on April 8 at 4 pm PT and 7 pm ET. You can tune in to Dropout.tv. If you missed the teaser trailer, check it out below for a more in-depth synopsis of what’s to come.

City Council of Darkness Teaser Trailer:

The previous season, Dimension 20: Gladlands, took place in a delightful post-apocalyptic wasteland. The obvious next jump is vampires. Get ready to sink your teeth into a world of hunger and mayhem.

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People love to escape into a world of carefree bliss. That is precisely the reason why people love Pokopia. Pokopia is a life simulator game that lets players explore the world of Pokémon at their own pace. It combines the community aspect of Stardew Valley with the creation aspect of Minecraft. With no shortage of creative people out there, there’s been some pretty amazing builds. And we love to see them. One streaming duo decided to take a more tasty route. Having the Cheesy Gordita Crunch in real life just wasn’t enough, so instead, the pair recreated a working Taco Bell in the game. It’s time to Live Más, because Taco Bell just opened in Pokopia. Check out the build below.

We made a Taco Bell in Pokopia 🌮🔔🌴✨ pic.twitter.com/51r3o3Uvm2

— KoiJay🍥 (@KoiJayx) April 6, 2026

And so the Pokopia fast food chain multiverse continues. Everything about this build is immaculate, even down to the classic purple bell. I wonder if it has the Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie. On second thought, let’s maybe keep that detail a mystery for fear of resurfacing bad memories. (Note: never attempt to eat an entire Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie in one sitting unless you wish to be filled with deep regret like our staff writer, Mikey Walsh.)

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Blake Jennings and KoiJay are the two streamers behind the impressive Pokopia Taco Bell. We really appreciate how they didn’t skimp out on any of the details. The build has all the components of an actual Taco Bell, including seating, a kitchen, a front counter, and a parking lot. It even has a full menu inside the restaurant themed around the different Eevee evolutions. The pair streamed the entire creation process live. You can check out the three-hour-long stream below.

Pokémon Pokopia launched on March 5 of this year. Since, players have been absolutely loving both creating and checking out cool builds. This Pokopia Taco Bell is merely the latest of many. Does anyone else feel like a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme right now?

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When you’re hot, you’re hot. Last year’s Final Destination: Bloodlines was a surprise hit for director duo Adam B. Stein and Zach Lipovsky, after only helming indie horror and TV projects prior. The movie’s success led to the pair lining up a Venom animated film for Sony. The studio seems to be pretty happy with them and have now given them the reins to a film adaptation of video game franchise Metal Gear Solid. From The Hollywood Reporter, Stein and Lipovsky, as part of their overall deal with Sony, will direct MGS with Avi Arad and Ari Arad as producers.Konami

The Metal Gear Solid series of video games—stealth and spy games with increasingly weird sci-fi elements—began as the brainchild of Hideo Kojima. Kojima has made no secret over the years of his desire to make games more like movies. However, rights holder, studio Konami, parted ways with Kojima a number of years back. Ergo, it’s highly unlikely Kojima will have any kind of direct influence on the movie.

Still, the directors heaped praise on Kojima in their statement about their hiring. “Metal Gear Solid was nothing short of a groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece that forever revolutionized video games. We are thrilled and honored to bring Hideo Kojima’s iconic characters and unforgettable world to life.”

Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group President Sanford Panitch released the following statement about Lipovsky and Stein:

“Zach and Adam are thrilling storytellers, masters of visuals and suspense, and two of the most impressive director/producers working today. With projects across all the company’s film labels, we are so happy to create a home for them, and proud to have them as part of the Sony family.”

We’ll see what becomes of the project as time goes on, but get used to saying “Lipovsky and Stein” for a while.

Kyle Anderson is the Senior Editor for Nerdist. He hosts the weekly pop culture deep-dive podcast Laser Focus. You can find his film and TV reviews here. Follow him on Letterboxd.

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The Watsonville High boys soccer team had one unforgettable season this past winter by collecting not one, but three championship trophies. 

It began with a Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division crown, followed by the program’s 13th Central Coast Section title and then the first-ever California Interscholastic Federation Northern Regional championship.

Without a doubt, the Wildcatz’s championship run was the definition of a true collective effort. 

But if there was one player who stood out amongst them all, it was senior forward Diego Guillen, who used his height and strength to his advantage in most situations on the pitch. He was named the PCAL Mission Division’s Offensive Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season.

Guillen tallied 71 points—24 goals and 23 assists—for the ‘Catz, according to statistics on the Max Preps website.

Gonzales senior Jorge Uribe was named the Mission Division’s Most Valuable Player as he finished with 62 points—28 goals and six assists. Teammate Luis Cabada was named the Defensive Player of the Year.

Guillen, along with seniors Eliseo Mora, Jose Ortiz and Adrian Fernandez each earned All-PCAL First Team honors for Watsonville, which finished with a 22-2-2 overall record this season.

Teammates Damian Mora, Alan Fuentes, Damien Amador and Damien Moreno each earned all-league second team honors.

Benjamin Cabrera of Monterey Bay Academy in La Selva Beach was named the PCAL Santa Lucia Division’s Offensive Player of the Year.

Pacific Coast Athletic League All-League Boys Soccer Teams Mission Division Individual Awards

Most Valuable Player: Jorge Uribe, Gonzales

Offensive Player of the Year: Diego Guillen, Watsonville

Defensive Player of the Year: Luis Cabada, Gonzales

First Team

Diego Guillen, Watsonville

Eliseo Mora, Watsonville

Jose Ortiz, Watsonville

Adrian Fernandez, Watsonville

Jorge Uribe, Gonzales

Luis Cabada, Gonzales

Jorge Lara, Gonzales

Emilio Padilla, Salinas

Jayden Hernandez, Salinas

Angel Moreno, King City

Rafael Merino, King City

Juan Carlos Lopez, Seaside

Andres Perez, Pajaro Valley

Zach DaSilva, Stevenson 

Second Team

Damian Mora, Watsonville

Alan Fuentes, Watsonville

Damien Amador, Watsonville

Damien Moreno, Watsonville

Luis Benavides, Gonzales

Kevin Tavares, Gonzales

Emmanuel Valdez, Gonzales

Mattheus Mariscal, Salinas

Henry Rempert, Salinas

Abiel Gomez, King City

Bryan Gonzalez, King City

Osvaldo Garcia, Seaside

Raymond Mata, Pajaro Valley

Soren Hilman, Stevenson

Richard Chamberlin All-Sportsmanship Team

Alan Fuentes, Watsonville

Gonzales, Jorge Lara

Henry Rempert, Salinas

Eduardo Acosta, King City

Felipe Garcia, Seaside

Jesus Segura, Pajaro Valley

Blake Jones, Stevenson

Elgi Bellizio All-Sportsmanship team

Stevenson

Cypress Division Individual Awards

Most Valuable Player: Jesus Ortiz, Soledad

Offensive Player of the Year: Jesus Ortiz, Solead

Defensive Player of the Year: Kristian Rocha, North Monterey County

First Team

Jesus Ortiz, Soledad

Bryan Alvarado, Soledad

Jason Rico, Soledad

Joshua Guzman, Soledad

Miro Balaban, Carmel

Alex Castagna, Carmel

Bodhi Melton, Carmel

Alex Sanchez, Rancho San Juan

Osvaldo Garcia, RSJ

Patrick Tracey, Monte Vista Christian

Kristian Rocha, NMC

Joseph Rocha-Ayala, Ceiba College Prep

Tristian Thelen, Pacific Collegiate School

Second Team

Adrian Sanchez, Soledad

Marcos Negrete, Soledad

Julian Valdez, Soledad

Daniel Magana, Soledad

Sebastian Blessing, Carmel

Georges Guerree, Carmel

Ian Lome, Carmel

Yandel Reyes, RSJ

Jaime Garcia, RSJ

Maxx Montenegro, MVC

Jose Mendoza, NMC

Steven Arana, Ceiba

Joseph McAndrew, PCS

Richard Chamberlin All-Sportsmanship Team

Christian Romero, Soledad

Sam Sibley, Carmel

Angel Salas, RSJ

Johnny Finney, MVC

Roalndo Garcia, NMC

Aiden Rocha-Ayala, Ceiba

Sebastian Gallardo, PCS

Elgie Abellizio All-Sportsmanship team

Carmel

Santa Lucia Division Individual Awards

Player of the Year: Paul Ramirez, Pacific Grove

Offensive Player of the Year: Benjamin Cabrera, Monterey Bay Academy

Defensive Player of the Year: Victor Rodriguez, Marina

First Team

Paul Ramirez, Pacific Grove

Grady Burczynski, Pacific Grove

Aidan McFarland Walton, Pacific Grove

James Lowen, Pacific Grove

Brandon Miranda, Marina

Victor Rodriguez, Marina

Hubert Garbaczonek, Marina

Moises Barrelleza-Camarena, St. Francis

Colton Stevens, St. Francis

Benjamin Cabrera, MBA

Joao Zidan, MBA

Diego Silva, York

Rai Fleizach, Oakwood

Christian Saldivar, Anzar

Second Team

Noah Abundis, Pacific Grove

Oliver Crandall, Pacific Grove

Alex Duarte, Pacific Grove

Bennette Paterson, Pacific Grove

Adriano Guzman, Marina

Victor Rodriguez, Marina

Tony Reyes, Marina

Ezequiel Barrelleza-Camarena, St. Francis

Vince Tovar, St. Francis

Davi Ravagnani, MBA

Jorge Estrada, MBA

Daniel Scott, York

Robin Klinghauf, Oakwood

Rickey Gutierrez, Anzar

Richard Chamberlin All-Sportsmanship Team

Noah Abundis, Pacific Grove

Hubert Garbaczonek, Marina

Gabriel Suarez, St. Francis

Finn Rhoads, York

Vitor Matias, MBA

Kenny Jeudy Bourdeau, Oakwood

Cesar Mutul, Anzar

Elgie Bellizio All-Sportsmanship team

York

This April is Global Volunteer Month—a time to honor the thousands of volunteers who show up for our community all year long. Research backs up what volunteers already know: service strengthens people, reduces isolation, and builds purpose. It reminds us we’re not alone.

When the world feels heavy, when we’re facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, volunteering brings us back to center—back to what matters. Back to community. Back to the knowing that one person can make a difference.

However you choose to give matters. Because volunteering changes everything!

This month, we invite you to take action: Volunteer your time, advocate for your favorite cause, or donate to support the power of volunteerism in our community.

April 18th: The biggest beach clean up of the year! Join Inspector Planet, Santa Clara University, UCSC Athletics, and the Volunteer Center to celebrate community, connection, and clean beaches! All ages and abilities are welcome. 10 Ways to Volunteer Locally

1. Join the Main Beach Clean-Up
   Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
   Let’s come together in community and service. All ages and abilities welcome—whether you’re a long-time volunteer or this is your first time, you are ready to clean the beach or cheer from the deck. Together, let’s celebrate our volunteer community!
   
2. Help Seniors Age Safely at Home
   Install grab bars, change light bulbs, fix smoke detectors. Join the Helping Hands team where small repairs make a big difference. Flexible schedule, meet new friends, stay active while helping older neighbors stay safe.
   
3. Teach Adults English Literacy
   Help adults reach their educational goals and build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Attend a free information session to learn more!
   
4. Get Outdoors with the Santa Cruz County Parks Department:
   Restore habitats, support pollinators, keep our parks beautiful – choose from various outdoor maintenance and beautification roles across the county.
   
5. She Is Beautiful 5k/10k Race – Volunteer Day May 9
   Support domestic violence survivors and families at this uplifting community event on May 9 along West Cliff Drive. Perfect for individuals, families, and workplace teams.
   
6. Prepare Our Community for Emergencies
   Join our volunteer outreach team! Learn how to give presentations or talk one-on-one about disaster preparedness. Help neighbors be prepared, stay safe, and get ready with Listos California and the Volunteer Center.
   
7. Pitch In Santa Cruz County
   Join the community-wide cleanup effort in May with hundreds of neighbors across our community. Find your neighborhood and sign up to Pitch In!
   
8. Bake Birthday Cakes for Foster Kids – Cake4Kids
   Bake and decorate homemade cakes in your own kitchen, then deliver to youth in foster care and at-risk youth. You choose when and how often. (Ages 16+).
   
9. Help Coordinate Rides for Seniors
   As a transportation dispatcher, you will volunteer from home, helping local seniors find rides to doctors appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, and other essential destinations!
   
10. Find Your Perfect Fit Not sure where you belong? We’ll match you with an opportunity based on your time, skills, and passion. Get matched!

Celebrate Together

After volunteering this month, join us to celebrate! The Be the Difference Awards on May 20 honors the volunteers, nonprofits, and community leaders making Santa Cruz County stronger.

In addition to this year’s honorees, we’ll honor Volunteer Center Executive Director Karen Delaney as she transitions to retirement, marking 40 years of transformative service and visionary leadership that built this thriving volunteer movement.

Whether you are a volunteer or you’re simply inspired by this community, you’re invited to celebrate what’s possible when we show up for one another!

About the Volunteer Center

At the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, we connect people for good because meaningful service is the heart of a strong, vibrant community and a healthy, happy life.

For 60 years, Santa Cruz County has trusted the Volunteer Center to help people connect for good, turning compassion into belonging and lasting impact. Our vision is a community where giving is the way of life — where everyone’s gifts matter, kindness is celebrated, and together we build a stronger, healthier, more connected community where everyone thrives.

Learn more at scvolunteercenter.org

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