Two mountain lion kittens killed on roads near MalibuA kitten was struck on Las Virgenes Road two miles from the soon-to-open Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing; another died days later above Bel Air.Friday, May 29, 2026
2026 on pace to be one of deadliest years for West Coast whalesAt least 51 whales have died along the California, Oregon and Washington coasts so far this year, the Center for Biological Diversity says.Friday, May 29, 2026
Goats and sheep clear Malibu firebreaks for first time in decadesA herd of 400 goats and 100 sheep has been deployed above Big Rock as part of a $3.2 million state-funded brush clearance effort.Thursday, May 28, 2026
Santa Rosa Island fire nearly 60 percent contained135 firefighters ferried 26 miles offshore battle a blaze that has burned 18,000 acres on the Channel Islands.Friday, May 22, 2026
Wildfire burns one-fifth of Santa Rosa IslandA fire sparked by a stranded mariner's flare has scorched more than 10,000 acres on the Channel Island west of Malibu.Monday, May 18, 2026
El Niño Summer May Supercharge Mosquitoes Carrying DengueA new invasive mosquito species is breeding in the Santa Monica Mountains, and last summer brought the first local dengue transmission in Southern California.Monday, May 11, 2026
Mountain lion spotted again on Pepperdine campusPublic safety staff saw the cat near Huntsinger Circle at about 2 a.m. Tuesday before it headed up the hill toward the Graduate Campus.Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Sixth rattlesnake bite of the year reported near CamarilloA person was bitten Sunday afternoon at a gathering near Cal State Channel Islands, 15 miles west of Malibu.Wednesday, April 8, 2026
