The Catalina Island Conservancy plans to eradicate invasive mule deer using professional hunters, citing ecosystem restoration and fire risk reduction, a method debated for its impact and opposed by local authorities.

A pet python was found at an In-N-Out Burger drive-thru in Monrovia and is now at the Pasadena Humane Society.

Long Beach celebrates the opening of Silverado Park Signature Playground, featuring inclusive play areas and upgrades, as part of the city's efforts to enhance community spaces.

A child was injured by a mountain lion in Malibu. The lion was euthanized; the child is recovering. The context of the attack near their residence is unclear.

A 20-foot python with a bacterial infection was found in a Los Angeles dumpster; reptile expert Joseph Hart rescued and plans to rehabilitate the snake named Apple.

A boy, Enoch Palomar, was attacked by a coyote in Carson, requiring about 20 stitches. Officials are investigating and advising public safety measures.

Venice dog owners report multiple unexplained canine deaths and illnesses after walks near the Venice Canals, prompting an investigation by health officials and a community alert for pet safety.

The Los Angeles Zoo reintroduces Tasmanian devils after a five-year absence, with two males from Aussie Ark named Danny Zuko and Crush, to support conservation awareness.

A shark exhibiting aggressive behavior led to a temporary closure of a Redondo Beach waterfront area. The beach was reopened after the threat subsided.

Over 400 guinea pigs were found in hoarding conditions in South Los Angeles, prompting urgent rescue efforts and a call for public support in fostering, adopting, and donations.

The Los Angeles Zoo released nearly 700 endangered southern mountain yellow-legged frogs into the San Gabriel Mountains as part of its ongoing conservation efforts.

Brown pelicans affected by domoic acid in Southern California were rehabilitated and released back into the wild by the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center.

Jackie and Shadow, Big Bear bald eagles, left their nest due to July 4th fireworks but returned the next evening. The status of their juveniles, Sunny and Gizmo, remains unknown.