A pack of coyotes has settled in a stalled condo site at Romaine and Spaulding, spurring safety concerns and renewed attention to the city's coyote guidance.

An arborist's report found more than two‑thirds of sampled coral trees on San Vicente are in poor health and likely to be removed. The city is planning safety work and community talks on replanting.

A small black bear pushed into the Crestline Village Water District office on July 22, wandered through the lobby and left without causing damage. Video of the visit aired on local TV.

After decades of locked gates, Bay Harbour HOA settled with the Coastal Commission to reopen greenbelt access to Jack Nichol Park and fund new park amenities.

A viral clip shows a fisherman yanked into the surf off Santa Monica Pier by a small shark, then hauled back to safety by relatives in a rope-assisted rescue.

A coyote paused in a Beverly Hills front yard near Gregory Way before running off; city tips stress hazing, securing trash and reporting sightings.

Two titan arums at The Huntington may bloom between July 10 and midweek, offering a fleeting, pungent spectacle. The conservatory will host in‑person viewing and a 24‑hour livestream.

Free summer concerts are back at Fairview Park, but commissioners and conservationists are clashing over whether the events threaten nesting habitat for rare species. The debate could reshape where Costa Mesa stages a long-running community tradition.

Wilacre Park's trailhead began charging $7 for two hours on May 20, 2026; neighbors say the lot emptied and cars spilled into side streets. Enforcement and $73 fines are in play.

MRCA will send more than 80 wildland fire‑trained personnel and engines across LA parklands on July 4, with early closures on Mulholland and extra patrols in Malibu and Topanga.

A June 25 court order narrows public access at the Dana Point Headlands trail to protect the endangered Pacific pocket mouse.

State Parks' new rules limit refunds, charge late cancellations and can bar repeat no‑shows from ReserveCalifornia for a year.

A live‑cam scare in Big Bear ended with both eaglets safe: Sandy tumbled out of the nest but was later seen in a nearby tree, and brother Luna flew the next day. Locals are watching ahead of the July 4 holiday.