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Continuation of LA Times Article by David Haldane

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Teen Mr. California USA contestant Knathan Rivera channels Michael Jackson as he dances to a medley of his music during the talent portion of the program.
Participation in the talent portion was voluntary and was not considered in awarding titles.

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Teen Mr. California USA contestant Cyrus Mohseni, 14, delivers a rap performance during the talent competition. Last year’s pageant drew 35 initial participants, but later dwindled to 14. This year’s field began with 22, which gradually whittled down to a dozen contestants ages 7 to 22.


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Mr. California USA winner Jeremy Buraglia totes a load of trophies and sashes as he leaves the contest site. “It’s exciting,” he said of the win. “I’m ready. I think I won because I’m outside the box.”

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Little Mr. Seal Beach 2007 Garrett Quimby waits anxiously at side stage, flanked by his sisters Kaitlin, left and Kendra. Like their female counterparts, Mr. California contestants were judged in personal interviews, casual wear, formal wear and onstage questions.


LA TIMES ~ MAY 24, 2008