Evelyn, LA Zoo's oldest ever gorilla, euthanized at 46

Evelyn the western lowland gorilla was the oldest gorilla in the history of the Los Angeles Zoo. She was euthanized after "experiencing health issues leading to a decline in her quality of life over the last couple of weeks," the zoo announced.

Griffith Park delayed reporting four pony deaths, parks dept. says

The general manager of Los Angeles' parks department is citing a lack of transparency into the deaths of four horses at Griffith Park.

LA County to bring dog training program to juvenile halls

The program will bring dogs from LA animal shelters to the juvenile halls, where the youth will learn to train them, with the hope of making the animals more adoptable.

Griffith Park Pony Rides to shut down after 74 years

The historical landmark, which has been in operation in Southern California since 1948, will close by the end of this year.

Dog dragged by driver in Apple Valley

A woman in Apple Valley witnessed a driver dragging a dog from the car's bumper before she intervened and took the dog to the vet.

Coyote attacks toddler outside Woodland Hills home

A toddler was bitten by a coyote in Woodland Hills. Experts say the attack could be related to people feeding coyotes in the area.

Mom fights off raccoon attacking young daughter waiting for school bus

The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.

Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal

Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.

What's the real 'Cocaine Bear' story?

If you want facts, here's what we know about the real-life story of “Cocaine Bear.”