Jessica P. Ogilvie

Good news, gentlemen! PETA is an equal opportunity employer -- you, too, can promote animal rights using only your physical attributes. In a statement released today, the organization famous for enlisting the help of nekkid ladies to draw attention to its protests announced that it had narrowed down the finalists of its "Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door" competition to twenty people -- ten male, and ten female. Two of the men are Angelenos: Ryan Husk, and Nik Talyor.

Another day, another teacher accused of having sex with one of their students. In a statement, LAPD announced that Van Nuys area detectives arrested 29-year-old Gazi Kabir, a history teacher at Van Nuys’ Montclair College Preparatory School, last Thursday after he was accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl. Kabir allegedly went to the girl's house "for sexual activity," according to the statement, when she was home alone.

Councilman Paul Koretz is undertaking a mission to ban stores and individuals from selling puppies born at puppy mills, reports ABC 7. The push starts slowly -- Koretz has introduced a bill that would study the possibility of banning sales of the animals, many of which are bought and sold through pet stores. The councilmember hopes that by banning animals purchased at mills, more shelter animals could make their way to the stores and find homes.

Sometimes, you run across stories about people who take the most innocent of scenarios and turn them into the worst. This is one of those times. Two different San Bernardino Sheriff's Deputies are being charged with having sex with underage individuals during ride-alongs, according to KTLA. The ride-alongs were arranged through an Explorer Scouts program, which is a scouting program for young people ages 14-20, focused on helping them down a particular career path.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, LiLo goes to a the women's shelter, Gene Simmons is in cahoots with the FBI, barbara Boxer mercilessly attacks a foul odor, and a KTLA anchor preserves her modesty. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.

What would you do if you won $51 million? A truck driver from Bakersfield is about to find out. Ronnie Orender, who is near retirement, found out Tuesday that he won the $51 million Mega Million jackpot, reports the Daily news. The odds, they note, were 176 million to one.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, LA's oldest teacher gets a gold star, CA sucks for business, Beverly Hills makes a bold move, and Jeopardy has a local contestant. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.

A woman pulled over and taken into custody on Cinco de Mayo in Santa Ana had a blood alcohol content level of .30, four times the legal limit, reports the OC Register. Leann Renee Arriaga, 20 (yes, as in, not old enough to drink) was stopped by police after she ran a red light. When they pulled her over and administering a breathalizer, they realized just how far gone she was.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, Robert Pattinson is homeless, LAUSD teachers will protest, LA is one of the country's best vacay spots, and now I'm going to hit one of the city's best hotel pools. Adieu. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.

No charges will be filed against a man who allegedly raped a woman in the Arclight parking lot, reports ABC 7. The incident occurred at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, when a 20-something woman reportedly became separated from her group of friends while leaving the structure and heading to her car.

Recently, a porn video surfaced showing two LADOT officers engaging in sexual acts with a porn actress while on the job. The officers haven't been disciplined, with parking enforcement chief Jimmy Price claiming that he wasn't able to identify them until recently. But some in the department claim that the participant's identities and participation in the video were common knowledge, and that they weren't disciplined because the department hoped to sweep the incident under the rug.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, the Glutster has his very own burger, Moby's castle gets the star treatment, Patch.com diversifies, and some Newport Beach residents might be able to use this line: "oh, that would be me...I've been swimming in raw sewage." Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.