Coyotes roam LA streets, from Santa Monica to Del Rey

Source: New York Post

Coyotes are increasingly turning up in neighborhoods across Southern California, and people in Playa Del Rey, Santa Monica, Del Rey and Pasadena are noticing them more often. Local officials and recent news reports confirm a rise in sightings as the animals move through streets, backyards and parks, especially during this time of year when breeding activity increases.  In Santa Monica, city officials linked a noticeable spike in sightings north of Montana Avenue to wildlife displaced by the Palisades Fire in January 2025, which pushed animals out of their traditional habitat and into urban areas in search of food and shelter.