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USPS Halts Doorstep Mail in Carson Over Coyote Threat

Residents must pick up mail at the post office with little guidance on how long the pause will last.

Overview

  • Delivery to some homes in a Carson neighborhood, including parts of Moneta and Maleta avenues, is suspended because carriers reported aggressive coyotes.
  • Several neighbors first received a form letter blaming a dog before USPS told them the wrong notice was sent and the real concern was coyotes.
  • USPS directed affected customers to collect mail at the local post office, creating hurdles for older or mobility-limited residents who worry about missed bills and late fees.
  • State wildlife officers euthanized a coyote tied to several recent attacks on children and an adult, and they are testing DNA to confirm whether it was involved in other incidents.
  • USPS has not said how many homes are affected or when doorstep delivery will resume, despite requests from local reporters for specifics.