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Coyotes Roam West Hollywood Construction Site, Prompting Safety Concerns

7/28/2026

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A pack of coyotes lives at a construction site on Romaine Street and North Spaulding Avenue in West Hollywood.
Residents Paddy Fallon, Cindy Sorley and Davaughn Smith report howling and close encounters, with Smith fearing for dogs and children.
The city’s 2018 Coyote Management and Coexistence Plan uses humane methods and coordinates with Los Angeles County.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife advises residents not to feed the adaptable coyotes.

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A pack of coyotes lives at a construction site on Romaine Street and North Spaulding Avenue in West Hollywood.
Residents Paddy Fallon, Cindy Sorley and Davaughn Smith report howling and close encounters, with Smith fearing for dogs and children.
The city’s 2018 Coyote Management and Coexistence Plan uses humane methods and coordinates with Los Angeles County.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife advises residents not to feed the adaptable coyotes.