mountain lion

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The Pasadena community was on high alert Friday after a mountain lion was spotted lounging near an elementary and middle school and a packed graduation ceremony, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Earlier this year, the California Fish and Game Commission granted threatened species status to six mountain lion populations to try to boost their chances of survival.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Wildlife officials successfully tranquilized a mountain lion that was spotted roaming in a front yard in Santa Monica, following several tense hours where residents were warned to stay indoors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

A mountain lion was tranquilized, sedated and then released into the wild after being spotted in Escondido, according to wildlife officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The mountain lion came out from a grove of oak trees in the middle of the clearing.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko