Mahony's efforts to hide abuse are deplorable but unsurprising

The calculated moves to shield molesters in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles may not be legally actionable, but when it comes to a moral judgment, the jury is already in.

'Charlie Brown' actor stalked plastic surgeon, police say

A former child actor who provided the voice of Charlie Brown in several "Peanuts" animated television specials from 1965 to 1969 is set to be arraigned Wednesday on charges of making threats and stalk

Central Valley physicians dispense more than medical care

For three decades, Drs. Marcia and Oscar Sablan have cared for generations in rural Firebaugh, providing a level of hands-on care not found in larger communities.

Whale-watchers delight in seeing pod of 23 off Rancho Palos Verdes

Experts say this was the largest pod they've seen in 30 years. This year, 460 southbound gray whales have been counted, compared with 455 last year.

Cal State won't hike tuition next fall

Officials of the university system say Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed budget falls short of what they need but that they plan to hold the line on fees anyway.

Perry reverses herself on employee pension issue

At a debate, Councilwoman Jan Perry says new city employees should be moved away from guaranteed-benefit retirement plans. In a later about-face, she says she misunderstood the moderator's question.

L.A. County supervisors tangle with Baca over cutting patrols

The sheriff says cuts in the department budget are forcing him to scale back overtime and reduce patrols in unincorporated areas. Gloria Molina accuses him of 'stealing' police resources.

Potential jurors questioned for Bell corruption trial

Responses include outrage at the alleged wrongdoing and nausea at the mere mention of Bell. Many have little understanding of the case, but most say they could be impartial.

LAPD grapples with responding to possible 'swatting' calls

Hoax reports of emergencies at celebrities' homes also have the county Sheriff's Department reevaluating responses. Pranksters may face fines, prison time.

LAPD honors man who sprang into action after temblor

Mike Kubeisy, who lived at the Northridge Meadows apartment complex where 16 people died in 1994, rescued neighbor LAPD Officer Joseph Jordan and his wife.

Rockers help students roll on toward understanding

Members of Ozomatli visit Hawthorne High for a discussion of immigration reform, capitalism, equal rights and community development. A teacher had set the Bill of Rights to one of the group's melodies.

L.A. church leaders sought to hide sex abuse cases from authorities

Documents from the late 1980s show that Archbishop Roger M. Mahony and another archdiocese official discussed strategies to keep police from discovering that children were being sexually abused by priests.

Years after bond's passage, no start on new Sierra Madre school

The middle school, slated to benefit from a $350-million bond approved in 2008, has been operating out of trailers since the old campus' demolition in 2010.

Sheriff's gun buyback collects 386 weapons in Compton

The L.A. County Sheriff's Department handed out gift cards valued at $50, $100 and $200 to hundreds turning in weapons at the region's second such event since the mass shooting at Newtown, Conn.

Nurse had sex with corpse, police allege

A male nurse has been arrested on suspicion of committing a sex act on a corpse at a Sherman Oaks hospital, police said Monday.

Glendale considers banning gun shows from its civic auditorium

A city councilman first floated the proposal in December after the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn. The council will take up the issue Tuesday.

Plans for Anchor Trailer Port will unmoor dozens in Costa Mesa

The 1940s-era trailer park is expected to be converted to condos, leaving its residents wondering where they'll wash up.

County official calls car leasing contract procedure 'embarrassing'

Auditors find that a $1.75-million deal with Enterprise Rent-a-Car failed to create a 'truly competitive' process but found no evidence of improper influence.

In quirk, some California residents have two state senators, others none

As part of redistricting process, nearly 4 million Californians won't have an elected representative in the Senate for the next two years.

Holding on to Downey's place in the space race

The Downey plant employed tens of thousands of aerospace workers who worked on the Apollo and space shuttle projects from the '60s to the '90s.

A taste of home-kitchen-based business

Fountain Valley woman's class will help cottage food entrepreneurs digest state rules to get started.

In a diverse city, mayoral candidates try to cover all the bases

Looking to build victorious coalitions, Garcetti, Perry, Greuel and James crisscross Los Angeles, reaching out to voters in their homes, houses of worship and meeting places.

Garcetti's campaign spending pledge has roots in Massachusetts

L.A. councilman's 'People's Pledge' to limit outside spending in mayor's race is similar to a pact between Massachusetts rivals Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown.

Mendocino County spars with feds over conflicting marijuana laws

Mendocino County is resisting demands by federal prosecutors for records on medical marijuana growers who registered for permits to cultivate up to 99 plants.

Brown seeks to reshape California's community colleges

The governor wants to limit the number of credits students can accumulate. He also proposes changing the funding formula to pay schools for students who complete courses.

California can't go it alone on guns

Without stiffer national penalties the state's tough weapons laws don't stand a chance against Arizona and Nevada wide-open markets.

Trutanich calls himself an outsider

City attorney candidates meeting last week at Temple Israel attack the incumbent's effectiveness, priorities and his decision to run for district attorney, violating an earlier campaign promise.

Clara Jane Nixon dies at 93; sister-in-law of President Nixon

With the help of other family members, the wife of Donald Nixon, a brother of the president, found and preserved hundreds of items from his childhood home in Yorba Linda.

Gun control draws vigorous debate across California

Across California over the weekend, some people celebrated their love of guns, while others held events to draw attention to gun violence.

Father of man behind Manti Te'o hoax thanks church for support

Pastor Titus Tuiasosopo, whose son, Ronaiah, allegedly created the online character with whom the Notre Dame player had a relationship, is the pastor of an Antelope Valley church.