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Apple has invited creators to an LA “Apple Experience” from January 27–29, sparking speculation about new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro/M5 Max chips; the timing aligns with the launch of the Creator Studio bundle on January 28 and comes ahead of Apple’s earnings call on January 29.
Former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson, 55, died at a Los Angeles homeless encampment from blunt head trauma and stab wounds; the death was ruled a homicide and is under investigation. Johnson played in the NFL from 1993–1997 with the Patriots, Eagles and Raiders, highlighted by his 1995–96 stint with Philadelphia, and later competed in the Arena Football League, where he won an Arena Bowl. He was a Texas Southern alum from LA, and his family mourned him on social media.
A record-breaking $3.2 million bluefin tuna from Japan was flown to LA and served at Sushi Zanmai in Koreatown, but it has now sold out. The tuna was auctioned in Tokyo and is considered a symbol of good fortune, with the restaurant offering affordable sushi slices from the giant fish.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Vittoria Ceretti were spotted in Los Angeles engaging in a public display of affection while shopping and having lunch, marking a rare appearance together in the city after dating since 2023.
During the holiday season in Los Angeles, families line up for hours at Amapola Market to buy freshly made masa, a key ingredient for tamales, with many traveling from afar to preserve this cherished tradition, which is central to their Christmas celebrations.
A woman in Los Angeles discovered a stranger trapped in the trunk of a Waymo driverless car, which had occurred after a previous rider left the trunk open. The incident was captured on video and has garnered widespread attention, prompting Waymo to review their safety protocols.
The HBO comedy 'I Love LA,' created by and starring Rachel Sennott, offers a shallow, self-indulgent portrayal of influencer culture and Generation Z in Los Angeles, lacking depth or critical insight, and focusing on superficial party lifestyles without genuine emotional connection.
Filipino social media influencer Emman Atienza, known for her lifestyle and mental health advocacy, died at age 19 in Los Angeles, sparking condolences and discussions about cyberbullying; her cause of death has not been disclosed.
The San Francisco 49ers have updated injury reports for Purdy and Pearsall as they prepare to travel to Los Angeles, with both players back on the injury list.
A Los Angeles cookie shop owner is struggling with increased costs due to tariffs on imported ingredients, which have added $3,000 to $4,000 monthly expenses, impacting her ability to expand and maintain product variety, while she absorbs the costs to avoid raising prices for customers.
Brian Gavidia, a US citizen and small business owner in LA, is suing the Trump administration over racial profiling during immigration raids, which have caused fear and disruption in his community. Despite a court order halting such raids, the Supreme Court's decision has allowed them to continue, intensifying concerns among residents like Gavidia, who plans to keep fighting for his rights.
President Trump appealed a federal judge's ruling that his deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles for law enforcement was illegal under the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits military involvement in domestic law enforcement, following a lawsuit by California's governor. The judge's decision restricts military activities in California and raises concerns about potential future deployments in other cities.
Lil Nas X was reportedly arrested and hospitalized after wandering Los Angeles in his underwear, with police responding to reports of a nude man in the street. He allegedly went on to batter an officer and was possibly under the influence of drugs, leading to his hospital stay and subsequent jail booking on a misdemeanor charge. The incident followed a series of odd social media posts by the rapper.
Border Patrol agents appeared outside a Gavin Newsom redistricting press conference in Los Angeles, conducting patrols and arresting one individual, which prompted criticism from local officials like Mayor Karen Bass, who called the agents' presence provocative and disrespectful.
Two armed carjackers stole three vehicles, including a semi-truck, during a police chase from Lancaster to downtown LA, eventually abandoning the vehicles and fleeing on foot.