Mountain lion sighting reported in Woodside

WOODSIDE, Calif.

The cat was spotted at about 9 a.m. in the vicinity of the 100 block of Phillip Road, emergency officials said.

Residents who encounter a mountain lion are advised to not approach the animal, especially one that is feeding or with offspring. Most mountain lions will try to avoid confrontation.

It's also a good idea to avoid jogging when mountain lions are most active, including at dawn, dusk and at night.

More information about mountain lions can be found at www.keepmewild.org.

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