Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A squirrel population that appears to be growing out of control has been driving a Southern California beach community nuts.

Over the years, visitors to a Santa Monica park have seen a dramatic increase in ground squirrels.

In Santa Monica, California, officials are warning people to stop treating squirrels as pets.

A squirrel population that appears to be growing out of control has been driving a Southern California beach community nuts. Kimberly Cheng reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on May 12, 2025. Donald ...