1. LAWMAKERS BACK IN SACRAMENTO WITH SUPERMAJORITY IN BOTH HOUSES.

Democrats firmly in control and can unilaterally increase taxes, pass emergency legislation and put constitutional amendments before voters.

2. LOS ANGELES JUDGE CONSIDERS RELEASE OF PRIEST NAMES

News media asks that names of archdiocese officials blacked out in clergy molestation documents be released.

3. MURDER TRIAL RESUMES IN SON'S KILLING OF NEO NAZI FATHER

The case against 12-year-old son of Jeffrey Hall hinges on whether the boy knew his actions were wrong when he pulled the trigger.

4. WOMAN SET ON FIRE

Man splashes gasoline on girlfriend and sets her ablaze during argument, she's expected to survive.

5. LOS ANGELES SCHOOLS OPEN WITH EXTRA PROTECTION

Sandy Hook mass shooting aftermath has law enforcement officers on hand as students return after winter break.