{"id":"837b6a03-002f-4069-b210-719d2502b3dc","url":"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-05/rare-sighting-of-endangered-gray-wolf-spotted-in-lake-county","domain":"latimes.com","outlet":{"name":"Los Angeles Times","country":"US","cred":4,"lean":-1,"curated":true},"title":"Rare sighting of endangered gray wolf spotted in Lake County brings hope of a California comeback","plainHeadline":"Gray wolf spotted in Lake County signals California comeback","rewrite":{"model":null,"at":null},"summary":["Two reports and photos of a gray wolf were received in late August in the Lake County area near Mendocino, Glenn, and Lake counties.","A wolf biologist confirmed the photos and found wolf tracks in the area.","California has about 50 known wolves, reflecting a broader recovery since the 1920s decline.","Officials note wolves may pose risks to pets and livestock but usually avoid people.","The sighting is seen as a potential turning point for westward expansion of wolves in California."],"topics":["Environment","Politics","Science"],"lang":"eng","publishedAt":"2026-09-05T22:33:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-05T22:36:58.947Z","story":null}