Calabasas, CA—Calabasas resident and Project Coyote Southern California Representative Randi Feilich has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2020 Carl Gibbs Environmental Excellence Award. The Award, which will be presented during the upcoming February 2 Calabasas Environmental Commission meeting, is a symbol of commitment to California’s environment.
LOS ANGELES, CA—A thorough investigation and sustained pressure from California-based Project Coyote, along with support from PETA, have resulted in Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey filing two criminal charges against Richard Wallem. The District Attorney found that Mr. Wallem committed felony animal cruelty and misdemeanor use of an illegal trap when he trapped a coyote pup in the Valley Village neighborhood adjacent to North Hollywood on the Fourth of July weekend this year, then failed to check the illegal leghold trap for over 24 hours.
VALLEY VILLAGE, CA—California-based Project Coyote has released a video depicting a coyote pup captured in an illegally set leghold trap in the upscale neighborhood of Valley Village (adjacent to North Hollywood), and law enforcement agencies are currently investigating the incident for possible criminal violations.
John Maguranis has been a valued member of our pack for a number of years. Serving as our Massachusetts Representative, he has given over 150 presentations that empower communities to coexist with coyotes. As a retired animal control officer and U.S. Army veterinary technician, John brings tremendous street cred to his talks. The National Park Service, the Appalachian Trail Association, and the Boston Park Rangers – among many others – have requested his presentations, and he’s given speeches to those and other organizations, agencies, and communities throughout the Northeastern United States. His work has even been featured in the Boston Globe.