Bears under California homes go from one-off to trend

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Dani AnguianoJanuary 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM

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After a 550lb black bear was removed from under a home in Altadena, California, where it had resided since November, reports emerged of bears under other homes in the same area. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) tagged the original bear as Yellow 2120, but it's unclear if it's the same bear appearing at the other residences. The Bear League, a non-profit, assisted in removing the initial bear and is helping residents deter further bear activity. The organization notes that bears frequently seek shelter under homes in the Lake Tahoe region, where they are common. California has an estimated 49,000 to 71,000 black bears, primarily in the north coast, Cascade regions, and Sierra Nevada.

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