In a state with 40 million people black bear encounters are on the rise. Here’s a look at the amazing Ursus americanus.
Black bear sightings are increasing in California with some bears even coming into homes. Just recently an autopsy of a woman killed in 2023, in Sierra County, revealed it was by a black bear — the first in state history. Black bears have been spotted in North San Diego County, which is rare. Many have been spotted in residential areas of Sierra Madre, Monrovia and Castaic.