For decades, Smokey Bear has been teaching us about the dangers of wildfires, but some of that advice may be to blame for California's devastating wildfires.

A black bear wandered into a California resident's home, coming face-to-face with a dog named Doodle who ultimately chased the uninvited predator out.

In the areas of California that are open to hunting, the annual harvest rate — the share of bears killed by hunters — is only about 3% of the population.

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An autopsy has found that a California woman who was found dead in her Sierra County home back in 2023 was killed by a black bear -- the first-ever recorded case of such a deadly attack.

California Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas), whose district includes one of those hot spots, has introduced Assembly Bill 1038, which would allow hunters to haze bears — but not kill ...

California authorities responded to a report of a bear in a swimming pool amid the scorching heat wave By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten Fox News Published July 29, 2023 5:23pm EDT ...

A bimonthly feature of acclaimed and emerging cartoon artists. The success of Swinnerton’s feature, known alternately as “California Bears,” “The Little Bears” and “The Little Bears ...

The Humane Society of the United States supported Lieu’s 2012 bill and more recently has proposed suspending, at least temporarily, all bear hunting in California. AB 1038 may be heard in ...

California woman finds dead bear on her front lawn, collapsed after being hit by a car. Saman Shafiq Mary Walrath-Holdridge. USA TODAY. Most people expect to see a squirrel, some birds, maybe even ...

Tips on avoiding bear encounters while camping in California. Bears are attracted to anything edible or smelly, so consider your nose when preparing your campsite, the CDFW advises:. Store food ...