There's been a mountain lion running around the area for the past month or so. In case you missed it (which I doubt), here are a few references to the story - including it's own Facebook page. A lot of people have been nervous about the mountain lion, enough to drive the local Fish and Game officers a little crazy with lots and lots of false reports.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006989656050&fref=ts
http://www.inquisitr.com/1491630/mountain-lion-turlock-california-still-not-captured-says-police/