California is a beautiful state. The ridiculous gun control, car control and generally stupid legislation making this a significantly less enjoyable place to live with an ever-growing population of whiny, entitled lazy people is NOT so great and California is not only idiot central but is also a shiney beacon of support and mentoring for snowflakes the world over.
Picklefork, big end wrench, or some leftover flat stock and a plasma cutter on the side of a mountain repairing a cyl head on a Detroit with whatever was laying around all work great for valve spring removal. Hardly ever get to use an actual bespoke spring compressor.
Sorry FElony, I don't eat pickles at all and I don't let me girlfriend use a fork when.....wait, are we still talking about the same thing?