Mountain Lion reported in the 100 blk of Los Ondas Ct (Upper West Santa Cruz). The animal was not located. Contact SCPD if sighted. 
A thorough check of the surrounding neighborhood was conducted by SCPD and the Dept of Fish & Wildlife and the mountain lion was not seen. Residents are encouraged to use caution and safeguard pets and small children. There is always a risk in the urban interface areas.
For more information on how to react to mountain lion sightings and encounters please refer to the following websites: http://www.mountainlion.org/portalprotectencounters.asp
http://santacruzpumas.org/mountain-lion-faq/
Original information:
A mountain lion sighting was reported to the Santa Cruz Police Department around 8:00am on 11-25-14. The Puma was reportedly seen in the backyard of a residence.
Residents are advised to use caution and secure small pets and children. The Santa Cruz Police Department is patrolling the area looking for signs of the Puma. A reverse 911 call was placed to residents in the area to advise. Fish and Wildlife Wardens were notified and have responded.
Address/Location
Santa Cruz Police Department
155 Center St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 831-420-5810