Coyote sightings are common in Los Angeles County and other areas of Southern California, including urban neighborhoods that are not near mountains and wilderness areas, raising concerns for residents who have small pets. 

We wouldn’t believe it either if it wasn’t for hiker Bryce Pierce, who captured the extraordinary moment on camera early Saturday morning while hiking the east side of Cowles Mountain with his dogs.

The NBC4 I-Team and NBC data analysts reviewed reports of coyote interactions to the California Department of Fish and Wildfire and discovered what areas are reporting most sightings in LA County. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 I-Team on Sept. 26, 2024.

From the Valley to Leimert Park and Hancock Park, people in communities across Southern California have been spotting coyotes in their neighborhoods.

Neighbors in Hancock Park are growing concerned after spotting coyotes on an almost daily basis in recent weeks with some long-time residents saying they’ve never seen this many before.

Residents in Hancock Park are concerned after they say they’ve spotted coyotes on almost a daily basis in recent weeks. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Sept. 25, 2024.

Comedian and actress Brittany Furlan Lee, wife of Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, is sharing an urgent message to pet owners after a coyote attack at their Woodland Hills home nearly left her without her beloved dog.

Brittany Furlan Lee, wife of Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, is speaking out after a coyote attacked her dog in the backyard of the couple’s home. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

A San Jose woman says her dog was viciously attacked by a coyote in her backyard.

An animal rescue center says a dehydrated coyote pup rescued by California firefighters has died.