Mom Admits To Baby's Murder In Fake Kidnapping | Rare Blue Moon | Mountain Lion Roams Neighborhood

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Friday, May 29.

Tesla Plunges 300 Feet Off Mulholland Highway, 2 Rescued

A helicopter rescue was launched after the vehicle went over the side of the roadway Friday morning.

Mother Pleads Guilty In Baby Emmanuel Haro's Death, Immediately Sentenced

Mother Rebecca Renee Haro entered her guilty plea in the fake kidnapping and murder of her son, Emmanuel Haro. His body has not been found.

CA Blue Moon This Weekend: When And Where To See This Rare 'Micromoon'

Once in a blue moon (a twice-in-one-month full moon), you will get to see our orbital neighbor in its smallest form.

Man Charged In Santa Monica Promenade Threats, Dog Bite Attack

The suspect threatened to kill a stranger before his dog bit the victim near Third Street Promenade, prosecutors said.

Mountain Lion Reported Roaming Santa Monica Neighborhood Friday Morning

Authorities were searching for the mountain lion following the reported sighting Friday morning.

Man Who Broke Into Elderly Woman's Home While She Was Inside Arrested In OC: Police

The burglary was reported in the City of Fullerton and occurred while the woman was home, police said.

IE Student Wins National Spelling Bee In Speed Round Spell-Off

Rapid-fire spelling is what the contest came down to in 2026. See what this Inland Empire 14-year-old spelled in 90 seconds to win the Bee.

Man Killed In Broad-Daylight Long Beach Shooting, Gunman At Large

Authorities are searching for a person who fatally shot a man Thursday afternoon.

Covert Chinese Agent, Arcadia's Ex-Mayor, Pleads Guilty In Federal Case: DOJ

The now-former city leader pleaded guilty in a federal case charging her with doing China's bidding in the U.S.

Rabid Bat Found In Orange County: What To Know

The rabies case was reported at around 9:30 a.m. Sunday at an Orange County park.