Lila Seidman is a reporter focused on California wildlife and the outdoors for the Los Angeles Times. A native Angeleno, she’s endlessly fascinated with the nature in our backyard – and once ate a fish caught in the L.A. River for the sake of a story. Since joining the The Times in 2020, she has investigated mental health policy and jumped on breaking news, completing fellowships with the USC Center for Health Journalism and the Carter Center. Previously, she covered Glendale city politics for Times Community News. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Reed College and a master’s degree from Pepperdine University.
Latest From This Author
A new California law requires that cities and counties plan for and protect wildlife movement to ensure animals can find food, shelter and mates.
Oct. 3, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that expands a moratorium on all types of a blood-thinning rat poison that has unintentionally sickened other animals.
Oct. 1, 2024
Fires could encroach on critical habitat for the endangered Southern California mountain yellow legged frog.
Sept. 15, 2024
The 48,000-acre Bridge fire, which remains uncontained, has become the largest and highest-priority fire in California, officials said.
Sept. 12, 2024
Victor the bear was notorious for mooching meals at Mammoth Lakes campgrounds, but when he crashed a steak and wine dinner, things escalated quickly.
Sept. 11, 2024
Proponents of ‘forest schools’ say children immersed in nature are happier and healthier — and may be poised to become the next generation of climate warriors.
Sept. 9, 2024
Proposed legislation would direct local governments to consider the impact of development on wildlife movement and restrict use of certain rat poisons.
Sept. 6, 2024
A young man piloting a small plane that crashed east of the Santa Paula Airport was being airlifted to a burn center in Los Angeles, authorities said.
Aug. 25, 2024
The Tenaja fire in the Lake Elsinore area was stopped at about 100 acres after forcing evacuations near the Tenaja Truck Trail. It is 25% contained.
Aug. 25, 2024
The public-private effort underpinning the largest wildlife crossing in the world, under construction near L.A., has inspired an initiative to replicate it across California.
Aug. 23, 2024