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LA County Animal Shelters Launch Emergency Sunday Adoptions After Massive Seizure

Hundreds of dogs and cats rescued from Lake Hughes property in animal cruelty investigation

Over 300 Dogs and Cats Rescued from California Property

Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control seizes animals from Lake Hughes rescue operation.

Bear Euthanized in Monrovia After Attacking Woman, Despite Relocation Pleas

State officials made the decision to euthanize the bear, despite calls from city leaders to relocate the animal and her cubs.

Bear Euthanized, Her Cubs Left Orphaned, Over Objections of Monrovia City Leaders

State officials made the decision to euthanize the bear despite requests from the city to relocate the animal and her cubs.

Sonoma County Cities Cut Ties with North Bay Animal Services

Sebastopol, Windsor, and Cloverdale move to use Humane Society of Sonoma County amid concerns over animal welfare compliance

San Diego Humane Society Promotes Coyote Coexistence During Awareness Week

Animal experts say coyotes play an important role in the ecosystem and provide tips for peaceful coexistence.

San Diego Humane Society Advises Community on Coexisting with Coyotes

Coyote Awareness Week highlights the role of coyotes in the local ecosystem and steps residents can take to safely live alongside them.

San Diego Humane Society Urges Coyote Awareness As Activity Increases

Officials said coyotes typically avoid people but may become more comfortable in neighborhoods where food is easily available.

Monrovia Bear Family Captured After Attack on Woman

Wildlife officials apprehend mother bear and two cubs after incident left woman with minor injuries

Woman Injured After Bear Encounter While Walking Dog in Monrovia

The woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries after the bear swiped at her knee, authorities say.

Woman Attacked by Bear While Walking Dog in California

The woman suffered minor injuries but is expected to recover.

Mountain lion spotted in Palo Alto

Police and wildlife officials respond to sighting in residential neighborhood

Rare Steller Sea Lion spotted lounging at Pier 39

The massive marine mammal was photographed resting near a raft of sea lions at the popular San Francisco tourist attraction.

Colorful Macaw Spotted at Fremont Wildlife Refuge

Gunner the macaw enjoyed a sunny day at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Calf Rescued After Falling Into Abandoned Mine Shaft

Firefighters work to save calf after it falls 30 feet down in Calaveras County.

Rattlesnake Sightings Spike in San Diego Amid Early Warm Weather

Hikers warned to be cautious as snake relocation group sees more than double the number of calls in February compared to last year.

Sacramento Zoo's Resident Gibbon Dies at 38

Siidam, a white-handed gibbon, lived her entire life at the Sacramento Zoo before being euthanized due to severe liver disease.

Coyote Follows 3-Year-Old Boy Home in Pasadena

Surveillance video captures concerning incident in California neighborhood.

Family of Bears Interrupts Ski Session at North Lake Tahoe Resort

Skiers stunned as bears dash across slopes at Northstar Ski Resort in Truckee, California.