California, the Golden State, is home to a diverse range of animal life, and it is no surprise that the state has designated ...

A handful of new animal welfare laws aimed at protecting pets while strengthening veterinary care statewide will take effect Jan. 1 in California. San Diego Humane Society said the new laws are the ...

As of Thursday, pumas — also known as mountain lions —throughout the Central Coast and Southern California will have better protections now that they are considered endangered.