Event Brief
Mountain Lions in Santa Cruz Classified as Threatened
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: California Fish and Game Commission lists Santa Cruz mountain lions as threatened, enhancing protections for the species.
WHO: California Fish and Game Commission
WHAT: Classified Santa Cruz mountain lions as a threatened species
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
WHERE: San Francisco, CA
WHY: To increase protections for the vulnerable mountain lion population
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