NewsKRON4 — Bay AreaOctober 23, 2026San Francisco County
Coyote Spotted in Petaluma Acting Normally, Officials Say
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A healthy coyote has been spotted nearly two dozen times in east Petaluma over the past two weeks. Wildlife experts say the animal is acting normally and does not pose a threat to public safety, so residents should stop calling authorities to report routine sightings.
Read the full story at KRON4 — Bay AreaWhy It Matters
Residents can avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services and animal control by understanding that seeing a healthy coyote in a neighborhood is normal.
Key Facts
- Police have received more than 20 calls about the coyote over two weeks.
- Wildlife Rescue assessed the animal and confirmed it is healthy and native to the area.
- Officials ask residents not to report routine sightings unless the coyote becomes aggressive.