The mental state of Nick Reiner, accused of killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner, takes center stage in his legal battle, and earlier 911 calls could prove crucial as he faces first-degree murder charges. More

The Northern California congressman died at age 65 during emergency surgery at a Chico hospital, officials said. He was facing a tough reelection bid. More

The admission comes more than two weeks after The Times found that the city's report had been changed numerous times to soften language and burnish the image of the Fire Department in the aftermath of the devastating fire. More

"Out of hundreds of groups, the Committee found six organizations that allocated FireAid grants towards labor, salaries, or other related costs," according to the report. More

Astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana will become Caltech's next president. He joins the campus from Johns Hopkins University, where he is provost. More

The oldest operating restaurant in L.A. County has closed after nearly a century and a half in service, serving U.S. presidents, Hollywood stars and the general public alike. More

California's court battle over whether teachers can tell parents about a child's gender-identity at school takes a new turn: Everything is on hold. More

Californians can now visit one state website to request all data brokers delete their personal information and refrain from selling it in the future. More

Hollywood restaurant Horses closed its doors at the end of December, citing "structural issues" due to the recent heavy rain. A reopening date has not been confirmed. More

Trump dismissed the leadership of Venezuela's democratic opposition in favor of Maduro's handpicked vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, now the interim president. More

Though some countries applauded the U.S. action, nations across globe condemned the U.S. attack on Venezuela. Some wondered which country might be targeted next. More

A former California Highway Patrol captain avoided jail time, receiving three years' probation after pleading guilty to assaulting flight attendants on a JetBlue flight. More

Vehicles have been snatched from driveways and neighborhood curbs across San Bernardino County, stretching back for nearly a year. More

Donnie McClurkin, the Grammy-winning gospel singer and minister who has publicly denounced homosexuality, has been sued for allegedly sexually abusing his former male personal assistant. More

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps, whose derogatory text messages about racing legend Richard Childress were revealed during an anti-trust trial in December, will resign this month. More