What does the cryptic crossword clue "Charged a lot in Californian city retreat (5)" mean?

The definition is "Charged". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LA (synonym="Los Angeles – ‘Californian city’") + DEN (synonym="retreat") = LADEN; definition: "Charged" The answer is LADEN.

Charged a lot in Californian city retreat (5)

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