Tips for living with wildlife from Chino Hills

Temperatures are climbing and water sources in open space areas are drying up, so wildlife may be coming down into neighborhoods in Chino Hills to find water and food.

As a result, city officials say people who live in areas where urban development meets open space areas must learn to act responsibl<NO1>e<NO>y as neighbors to local wildlife, according to a city news release.

Residents living near open spaces must take steps to make their neighborhoods less attractive to coyotes that follow the food sources. 

Here's some safety tips for locals:

-Do not leave pet food or water outdoors. 

-Remove brush and dense weeds from around your property. 

-Supervise small children and small animals, even in your yard. 

-Keep small pets indoors and bring pets in after dark.