Los Padres BEAR Aware

06/12/2026

Waldo? waldo…
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06/10/2026

Bears mate May-July in California. Reproductive success of black bears is related to the abundance of high quality summer and fall foods. Wild female bears in California reproduce when they are around 4.5-years-old. They generally breed every other year and produce two to four cubs per litter. The cubs follow their mother learning from everything she does including how and where to find food, what is dangerous and what should be avoided. Unruly cubs are often disciplined by their mother's growling, grunting, and she even swats cubs who have not responded to her vocalizations. Some cubs remain with their mother for up to two years before they become independent and wander away.

06/09/2026

The headline should truly read… 2 Unleashed Dogs & Bear interaction leads to Bear attack on couple.

MAMMOTH “Bear attacks California couple, man subdues it with hatchet”
https://mrf.lu/yRsg

06/09/2026

MAMMOTH, CA - BEAR ATTACK Unleashed Dogs & People…
Over & over… unleashed & unsupervised dogs lead to dog injuries and are too often, the start of the Bear then attacking a human. This was totally preventable. Had the dog owner checked the lot first & then had the dogs leashed and supervised, it would not have resulted in two humans being injured.  If you are too lazy to supervise your dogs and you think this won’t happen to you, that will be your biggest mistake.  It is not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. Always do the right thing…

BEAR CAPTURED BY CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AFTER DOG-BEAR ENCOUNTER LEADS TO TWO PEOPLE BEING INJURED

Early this morning, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department responded to a bear incident that injured two adult residents outside a home in the Old Mammoth area. The incident, which occurred around 6:00 a.m., involved an approximately 17-month-old black bear weighing about 70 pounds. Both individuals are expected to recover, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety in the area.

Upon investigating, officers learned an adult woman heard her dogs barking and saw a black bear fighting with one of her dogs in front of her home. Another dog got out when the woman went outside and she attempted to stop the bear from fighting with her dogs. The bear then turned its attention toward her, biting and clawing her. Hearing what was occurring, the man came outside to intervene and was aggressively confronted by the bear as well. The woman was able to grab a water bottle and use that to strike the bear until the man could get free. Then the man retrieved a hatchet from within the house and used the blunt end of it to strike the bear multiple times, critically injuring the bear and stopping the confrontation. The couple sustained significant injuries but were able to transport themselves to Mammoth Hospital. The couple’s dogs sustained minor injuries in the altercation but are expected to make a full recovery.

Mammoth Lakes Police officers responded to the scene and were able to locate the bear. They confirmed there was no further threat and turned the investigation over to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). CDFW Law Enforcement determined the bear to be a threat to public safety and department staff humanely euthanized the animal.

“Incidents like this are extremely rare in Mammoth Lakes,” said Chief Dan Casabian. “Bears almost always avoid humans and will flee when confronted. This type of aggressive behavior is highly unusual. We are grateful that the couple are expected to make full recoveries and appreciate the quick response of our officers, CDFW, Bishop Veterinarian Hospital, and Mammoth Hospital Staff.”

The Mammoth Lakes Police Department and CDFW remind residents and visitors that while bears are a common sight in our community, human-bear conflicts are uncommon. To reduce the risk of encounters:

• Never approach or feed bears.
• Keep garbage securely stored in bear-proof containers.
• Do not leave pet food or bird feeders outside.
• Make noise when hiking or walking in bear country, especially at dawn or dusk.
• Keep dogs leashed and supervised.

If you encounter a bear, give it space and slowly back away. Do not run. Report any aggressive bear behavior immediately to the Mammoth Lakes Police Department at (760) 932-7549 x7 or CDFW at (559) 550-7060.

The Mammoth Lakes Police Department thanks the community for their vigilance and cooperation. We will continue to work closely with CDFW to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors.

06/09/2026

Young regular sized Bear strolling in Stevenson Ranch near Holmes Place on Monday 6/8/26. Santa Clarita Valley

06/09/2026

Bear Wandering in Santa Paula, CA was tranquilized and likely removed to a US forest area.

[👇Para Español👇]
The bear has been tranquilized and safely removed from the area by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. There were no injuries reported and the bear was not harmed.

El oso ha sido tranquilizado y retirado de forma segura del área por el Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de California. No se reportaron lesiones y el oso no resultó herido.

06/07/2026

BEARS, Bears, bears… 🐻 🐻 🐻
🐻 How much time does it take a Bear to go from any PMC street to your car / garage / home? ___________
🐻 How many seconds did it take last Summer for the big black bear to enter a metal screen door & take down the front door to a home? __ seconds (time from camera).
🐻 From 2005-2015, name 6 outside attractants bears obtained from PMC properties? __________, ___________, ____________, ____________, ___________ , & _____________.
🐻 Once inside most homes, bears consume which top 5 food related items if the house has them?
__________ , _________, _________, __________, and __________ ! If you are not at your home most of the time, is it a good idea or a bad idea to remove these items? ________.
🐻 Medium to large sized Bears can easily fit into a garage sized window because _____________________________ .

🐻 True or False? The bear cannot ever smell the contents in my refrigerator / freezer in my garage.
🐻 True or False? My house is safe because I have a steep driveway.
🐻 True or False? Not cleaning my grease trap on my BBQ after using it is a good idea?
🐻 True or False? Peanuts thrown on the deck or dirt leave behind the scent of peanuts / peanut oil. Peanut oil can absorb into wood deck surfaces and railings.
🐻 True or False? The majority of Bears frequenting Pine Mountain Club are usually under 300 pounds.
🐻 True or False? The fur on the Bear can add up to 3 inches on each side making the Bear appear larger than it is.
🐻 True or False? My doggy door is safe from bears. Bears cannot pull it out from the slider nor fit the doggy door to enter.
🐻 True or False? Bears can be attracted to wreaths on doorways with fake flowers, fruit, vegetables, berries, etc?
🐻 True or False? Area Bears over 2 know what a recreational cooler is.
🐻 True or False? For cleaning after any kind of Bear visit, the best cleaning solution to use is Hot water with Bleach and a scrub brush.
🐻 True or False? If a bear walks on my carpet in my home, I don’t need to shampoo it at least twice.
🐻 True or False? It’s a good idea to leave my clean, recently vacuumed, no air freshener inside - vehicle door unlocked.
🐻 True or False? Water features (pond, fountains, kiddie pools, dog pools, bird bath, etc) attracts bears?
🐻 True or False? Fruit trees attract bears.
🐻 True or False? The longer I allow bears to linger on my lot or cut through my lot - the more likely a Bear will try to enter my car, garage or home.
🐻 True or False? It is a good idea to take every measure to stop bears & other wildlife from cutting through your property lot.
🐻 True or False? Removing attractants from my lot & outside my home greatly reduces my chances of attracting bears.
🐻 True or False? Bears can fit into very small spaces because they do not have collarbones.


06/05/2026

7:45pm - Bear on Upper Woodland Drive PMC Thur 6/4
This Bear went into the Greenbelt… headed for Zermatt or Azalea. Keep it moving! Go Bear! 🐻

06/03/2026

Bear at 405 & the 101 interchange area!
A large bear was seen roaming near homes in the neighborhoods surrounding the 405-101 Freeway interchange on Tuesday night. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/large-bear-seen-roaming-near-upscale-homes-in-los-angeles-san-fernando-valley/

06/03/2026

🐻 🐻 NOISEMAKER - for Bears 🐻 🐻
- Empty Gallon size water container (WITH a handle is easier).
- Add 10 rocks into it, recap it.
- Use it by striking it against a doorframe, table, kitchen chair, counter, or an outside deck railing, tree, etc. Practice making noise with it.
- Use it anytime a Bear approaches a Slider, climbs onto deck, or climbs a tree to reach a roof or balcony.
- Never let a bear think that it’s OK to approach your Sliders or windows.
- Make a few noisemakers - one for outside, one to use inside.
If you don’t have gallon size water bottles you can ask at the transfer center.