41 Mister Universe 2025 candidates to compete in Los Angeles, California

Patrick Callahan, an Irish-American athlete and fitness coach from Tampa, won the Mister Universe 2024 title on December 22, 2024, in Hollywood. He will return to crown his successor at the Mister Universe 2025 pageant on December 21, 2025, where 32 contestants from various countries will compete.

Los Angeles, California’s David Brian Pearce sentenced to 146 years in prison

David Brian Pearce, 42, of Los Angeles, California, United States was sentenced by Los Angeles County superior court judge Eleanor Hunter to 146 years to life in prison on October 29, 2025. He is a self-described nightlife promoter and movie producer who lived in an apartment on Olympic Boulevard in Pico- Robertson, Los Angeles. The … Continue reading Los Angeles, California’s David Brian Pearce sentenced to 146 years in prison

‘Practical Magic 2’ star Joey King wears Chopard jewelry, Carolina Herrera gown in Los Angeles

Joey King, 26, attended the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in a Carolina Herrera gown. Cody Fern, 36, attended a Chopard launch party and stars in "Jimpa." King, known for roles in "Ramona and Beezus" and "The Act," will co-star in "Practical Magic 2," releasing September 18, 2026, alongside returning cast members.

Bail for Los Angeles, California’s Nelson Valle set at $1M

Nelson Rivera Valle, 37, of Los Angeles, California is accused of physically and sexually assaulting a woman, 48. He was arrested at his residence on September 4, 2025 and booked into the Santa Ana Jail in Santa Ana, California.

32 Mister USA 2025 candidates competing in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California

Cormac Murphy, the current Mister USA 2024, is an Irish-American health and fitness coach from New York City. He won the title on August 31, 2024, representing New York against 19 finalists. Murphy will crown his successor for Mister USA 2025 on August 30, 2025, as 32 candidates compete for the title.

Longview, Washington’s Alexander Lee Rogers arrested in Los Angeles, California

Andrew Peters, 73, and Dawn Peters, 64, were brutally stabbed on August 5, 2025 allegedly by their fellow Longview, Washington resident Alexander Lee Rogers, 51. On August 12, 2025, Alexander was arrested in Los Angeles, California.

13 things about Los Angeles, California’s Alivea Stevenson

Alivea Stevenson is Kaylee Goncalves's sister. On November 13, 2022, Bryan Kohberger killed Goncalves and four others.

US Marines detain Marcos Leao in Los Angeles, California

Protests erupted in Los Angeles on June 6, 2025, after ICE conducted raids targeting illegal immigration. The California National Guard was deployed and later replaced by U.S. Marines, who began protecting federal sites. On June 13, Marine personnel detained U.S. citizen and Army veteran Marcos Leao near a federal building.

10 things about Los Angeles, California politician Alex Padilla

Alejandro "Alex" Padilla, a Mexican-American politician and engineer from Los Angeles, has held multiple political positions, including U.S. Senator and California's Secretary of State. He graduated from MIT in 1994, is married with three sons, and has been an active Democratic member since 1995, introducing significant legislation as a senator.

Woodland Hills, California’s Monica Sementilli is 3rd person convicted in Fabio Sementilli murder case

Fabio Sementilli, an Italian-Canadian hairstylist, was murdered on January 23, 2017, after a plot orchestrated by his wife, Monica, and Robert Baker. They aimed to benefit from a $1.6 million life insurance policy. Baker was sentenced to life in prison, while Monica was later convicted of first-degree murder.