There has been an uptick of people capturing images and having unexpected in person close encounters with mountain lions.

It’s important to make loud noises when you see a mountain lion so you don’t startle it, carry a weapon like a stick if possible to ward off the animal and do not approach the predator.

When you see one, do not run — stay calm, face the cat, make yourself appear big and make loud noises to scare it off. If a mountain lion goes after a pet or livestock, contact the California ...

A mountain lion was attacking a dog in Downieville early in the morning on Monday when a neighbor shot and killed it, according to wildlife officials.

Home security video shows a mountain lion in a Santa Cruz Mountains neighborhood walking away with a cat in its jaws and residents who want to scare the cougar off say they don't have many options.

A home security camera recently captured the mountain lion walking away with a cat in its jaws in a Santa Cruz Mountains neighborhood. A woman shared the video on Facebook and said the mountain lion ...