West Hollywood Residents Demand Action on Aggressive Coyote Sightings

Community Meeting on Coyote Problem

• 📌 Residents of West Hollywood gathered in a standing-room-only community meeting to voice concerns over aggressive coyote activity.
• 💡 The problem is described as growing and dangerous, with sightings occurring at all hours of the day and night.

Resident Concerns and Blame

• 😨 Neighbors from various streets reported seeing coyotes in their front yards and walking in the streets, describing the encounters as frightening.
• ⚠️ Some residents are blaming illegal feeding and makeshift dens under homes for the increased coyote presence.

City Official Response

• 🗓️ City officials stated that mating season can contribute to increased coyote sightings.
• 👮 Enforcement actions are underway, including fines for feeding wildlife and securing crawl spaces.
• 🚓 Community Safety Director Danny Reeva confirmed that patrols will increase on problem properties.