Herath Premarathne, 55, a Sri Lankan immigrant who lives alternately between Orange and Los Angeles counties, pleaded guilty Monday to one misdemeanor count of child annoyance.

The organization, which follows Hindu and Christian teachings, selects Sri Mrinalini Mata, 79, to succeed longtime leader Sri Daya Mata, who died in 2010. Mrinalini Mata has been vice president of the group since 1966.The Self-Realization Fellowship , a Los Angeles-based organization that follows a spiritual path rooted in both Hinduism and Christianity, has elected a new leader, the fourth since...