Thousands of Velella velellas washed up on Ventura County beaches, carried by strong winds and storms. Their stinging cells can cause irritation, and the event reflects environmental patterns, which may be influenced by climate change.

LA Zoo relocates its last two Asian elephants to the Tulsa Zoo's Elephant Experience and Preserve for a more suitable habitat, pausing their elephant program.

An entangled gray whale was freed by a specialized team after being trapped by a gillnet off California's coast.

A 50-foot, 60,000-pound gray whale carcass washed ashore in Huntington Beach, drawing attention and prompting a necropsy to determine the cause of death.

A mountain lion killed a small dog in Moorpark, alarming residents. Despite efforts to fend off the attack, the dog did not survive. Warnings and advice have been issued about increased mountain lion activity in the area.

A minke whale that had been seen in Long Beach's Rainbow Harbor died; the cause is under investigation with samples taken. Efforts to guide it back to sea were unfruitful.

Big Bear's eagle chicks, offspring of Jackie and Shadow, have been named Sunny and Gizmo after a vote involving elementary school students and 54,000 suggestions.

A teenage girl recovering after a rare sea lion attack during a lifeguard tryout in Long Beach suffered multiple bites. The incident sparked concerns about the animal's health and environmental factors influencing its behavior.

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills has begun construction, aiming to connect habitats for mountain lions and other species across the 101 Freeway by 2026.

Malibu is set to begin construction on a new $4.1 million skate park in April, with completion expected fall 2025, replacing the existing temporary park and featuring various skate elements.

Toxic algal blooms off Southern California's coast are causing increased strandings of marine mammals, with the Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles reporting a higher number than 2023's major incident. Officials warn of worsening conditions.

Los Angeles County beaches are facing an environmental crisis due to a toxic algae bloom affecting marine mammals like sea lions and dolphins, prompting public warnings to avoid contact and to report stranded animals.

Man arrested in Orange County for animal cruelty, accused of throwing injured cat named Willow into a dumpster; cat saved just before trash collection.