A county grand jury says the L.A. Zoo is deteriorating, losing members and needs a private steward — and it sets a timetable for a possible public‑private transition.

Will Rogers State Historic Park reopened and hosted a Route 66 centennial kickoff, turning the scars of the Palisades Fire into a visible sign of recovery. Community groups and preservationists used the visit to spotlight the park’s next chapter.

Palisades Park in Santa Monica is seeing a surge of bold ground squirrels. Officials and wildlife rehabbers say visitor handouts — often junk food — are fueling the boom.

A mountain lion was seen in Old Town Pasadena near Del Mar and Euclid, prompting a shelter-in-place advisory and a wildlife response.

A Diamond Bar 9-year-old had a close call when a four‑foot rattlesnake appeared at his doorstep. Neighbors captured and released the snake and the child was unharmed.

Trail camera footage captured three mule deer using California’s first state‑highway wildlife overpass in Siskiyou County. Officials say the crossing and fencing aim to reduce deadly collisions and reconnect habitat.

A new PNAS study finds climate predicts whether invasive plants mimic natives or diverge and flower earlier, giving managers a clear triage tool.

Video shows coyotes in a Venice alley and along the canals, and residents say small pets have been threatened. Animal services urges precautions and reporting.

A large bear was filmed roaming through yards in Encino, startling neighbors and rummaging through trash. Wildlife officials have been notified and are monitoring the situation.

A 500-animal herd of goats and sheep has moved into Malibu’s Big Rock hills to graze invasive brush and create defensible space as part of a $3.2M regional wildfire prevention push.

A nesting pair of bald eagles has been spotted on Los Angeles County parkland; officials posted video and are asking visitors to keep their distance to protect the birds.

Police and wildlife crews searched near 14th Street and Montana Avenue after a mountain lion sighting in Santa Monica. Authorities say there are no injuries and residents were urged to keep pets inside.

A Malibu filmmaker recovered rare footage after a juvenile great white bit his kayak‑towed camera off the coast. The photographer was unharmed and the clip has drawn scientific interest.