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Coyote Sightings Surge in Southern California Neighborhoods

3/28/2026

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Coyotes are increasingly appearing in Southern California neighborhoods, including Playa Del Rey, Santa Monica, Del Rey, and Pasadena.
Local officials link the rise to wildlife displacement from the Palisades Fire in January 2025 and to the current mating season.
Residents have seen coyotes along Ballona Creek and in streets where they were rarely seen before.
Experts advise securing trash and supervising pets to minimize conflicts as urban coyotes grow bolder.

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Coyotes are increasingly appearing in Southern California neighborhoods, including Playa Del Rey, Santa Monica, Del Rey, and Pasadena.
Local officials link the rise to wildlife displacement from the Palisades Fire in January 2025 and to the current mating season.
Residents have seen coyotes along Ballona Creek and in streets where they were rarely seen before.
Experts advise securing trash and supervising pets to minimize conflicts as urban coyotes grow bolder.