The Latest Breaking News from Griffith Park

Boyle Heights Running Group Meets Critical Needs for Latinas

Running Mamis creates a safe space to run — away from road hazards, harassment and the strains of postpartum depression.

Capital & Main · Jan 25, 2024

A summery chicken potpie is the antidote for June gloom

I recently had an epiphany about, of all things, chicken potpie. A few weeks ago, my partner and I set out for a walk into Griffith Park from our apartment. In the mood for adventuring, we started taking every turn we hadn't before and soon enough we found ourselves on…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 19, 2023

P-22, whose death came after a car hit him, was already critically ill, necropsy shows

The big cat known as P-22, who eked out his existence in Griffith Park for over 10 years, suffered from kidney disease, arthritis and other chronic conditions before his death in December, according to the final results of a necropsy released Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 14, 2023

‘He changed us’: the remarkable life of celebrity mountain lion P-22

P-22’s death prompts outpouring of grief and respect for the wild influencer who called Hollywood Hills home and ‘captivated the world’

The Guardian - US · Dec 20, 2022

P-22, LA celebrity mountain lion, euthanized due to severe injuries

LOS ANGELES — The mountain lion P-22, who lived in the heart of Los Angeles for more than a decade and became the face of an international campaign to save California’s threatened puma population, was “compassionately euthanized” Saturday morning, according to the California Department of Fish & Wildlife’s director, because…

Los Angeles Times · Dec 17, 2022

Hollywood's famous, aging mountain lion has been captured by authorities. Now what?

P-22 has lived in Griffith Park for a decade, earning nicknames like the "Hollywood Cat" and the "Brad Pitt of mountain lions." He is undergoing health evaluations after exhibiting signs of distress.

WEKU · Dec 13, 2022

Celebrity mountain lion P-22 captured in backyard of Los Feliz home, resident says

LOS ANGELES — P-22, celebrity mountain lion and Griffith Park’s most wanted big cat, was captured Monday morning in a Los Feliz backyard, the homeowner told The Times.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 12, 2022

‘Signs of distress’: beloved P22 mountain lion to be captured after attacking dogs

Los Angeles’ resident big cat will have his health assessed after recent attacks on two chihuahuas and roaming too close to homes

The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2022

Missing hiker's body found in LA park with dog by his side

Authorities say a hiker who went missing more than two weeks ago was found dead in Griffith Park with his dog by his side, authorities said

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022

‘Pretty awesome’: celebrity mountain lion’s walkabout excites Los Angeles residents

P22, known as the Brad Pitt of his species, has been visiting residential neighborhoods and welcomed like a star

The Guardian - US · Mar 9, 2022