12 Great Whites Linger in Surf, Coyote Bites Kid, Sea Lion Walks into a Bar

By AUTUMN JOHNSON

Animals from all over California made headlines this week. Whether it was wayward lions (we had both kinds: mountain and sea), a wandering bear, rescued sea gull or the sad death of a horse that fell during a trail hike, Patch brought readers their stories. In fact, the only thing missing this week are tigers ... oh my!

Coyote Bites Toddler Near Foothill Ranch

• A 3-year-old girl was bitten by a coyote in Irvine Friday and taken to the hospital with minor wounds.

Watch: 12 Great Whites Linger in Surf as Holiday Crowds Head to the Beach

• Twelve great whites are lingering in the surf at a popular tourist beach just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

Pet Warning: Livermore Dog Sickened by Eating Marijuana During Walk

• A dog in Livermore recently gobbled down something laced with marijuana. The result: a $1,000 emergency vet bill.

‘We Card Everyone’ -- Even Sea Lions -- in Newport Beach Bar

• Add this to the list of the oddest places in California to come across a pinniped.

Alameda Firefighters Rescue Seagull Tangled in Fishing Line

• The bird has been taken to a local biologist.

San Mateo Mountain Lion Released Back into Wild

• The 60-80 pound Mountain Lion was captured in a backyard, tranquilized and set free in a wildlife refuge.

Pacifica Whale Marred with Graffiti One of Two to be Buried at Beach

• Two whales that turned up dead on a Pacifica beach in recent weeks will be buried there at the request of the city, according to police.

What is Going On??! Third Whale Washes Ashore in San Mateo County

• In one month, three whales have washed up on local beaches, the latest one in Half Moon Bay.

Unbearlievable! Bear Spotted Wandering

• The four-legged ursine mammal was spotted about 8:30 a.m., at East Elm Grove, according to Glendora police.

Oil Slicked Sea Lion Cleaned at SeaWorld San Diego

• The female pinniped came in emaciated, lethargic and with a large amount of oil over her body, face and flippers.

Update: Horse Rescue Ends Sadly

• The horse fell 30 feet down an embankment, initially landing in a tree.

AWW! Those Cheekbones; Those Legs; Newborn Giraffe Models Looks

• The baby Masai has not been named but it is a girl.

Napa Co. Animal Shelter Using Facial Recognition Technology To ID Lost Dogs

• It is the first shelter in NorCal to do so!

Image of mountain lion used with permission courtesy KPIX CBS 5