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California Unveils Updated Black Bear Conservation Plan to Enhance Population Management and Public Engagement

Monday, April 21

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has introduced an updated Black Bear Conservation and Management Plan, building on the original 1998 plan. This new plan incorporates contemporary scientific methodologies for the conservation, management, and monitoring of black bear populations in the state.California... Read More.

California Lawmaker Advocates for Bill to Enhance Bear Management and Public Safety

Thursday, April 17

In response to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) release of its updated Black Bear Conservation and Management Plan, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R–Alturas) is calling for swift passage of her bill, AB 1038, to align state policy with the science-backed conservation efforts... Read More.

Missing Firefighter Carlos Baltazars Remains Identified Near Big Bear After Four Years

Wednesday, March 12

The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's Department has positively identified the human remains found near Big Bear as those of missing firefighter Carlos Baltazar. What we know: Baltazar, a Big Bear Hotshot, was last seen Sept. 20, 2020, the same... Read More.

Californias Bear Population Boom Spurs New Legislation for Non-Lethal Management

Tuesday, February 25

California's black bear population is soaring, and Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick is taking action. On February 24, she introduced Assembly Bill 1038, a bold measure aimed at tackling the state’s growing bear numbers with non-lethal management strategies. The bill proposes reintroducing a “pursuit season” that... Read More.

Unexpected Bear Encounter Thrills and Shocks Snowboarders at Heavenly Resort

Tuesday, December 17

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mVZbQJpVkKQBears at Heavenly Resort, located in California and Nevada, are not an unusual sight. However, a rare and dramatic incident occurred on December 8, 2024, when a bear collided with a snowboarder on the slopes.The situation turned even more shocking when Lakshana’s friend, Hunter... Read More.

Bear costume used in elaborate car insurance fraud scheme

Thursday, November 14

(LOS ANGELES) -- Four individuals were arrested Wednesday for allegedly attempting to defraud their insurance companies by claiming a bear had damaged their vehicles -- when in fact it was a person in a bear costume attacking the cars.The suspects were all Los Angeles-area... Read More.

Famed grizzly bear killed after being struck by vehicle in national park as her cub is still missing

Thursday, October 24

(JACKSON, Wyo.) --A beloved grizzly bear has been struck and killed by a vehicle in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, officials said.The famed grizzly bear -- known simply as “Grizzly Bear 399”due to the identity tag attached to her ear -- was fatally... Read More.

Bear Fire Fully Contained After Burning Over 3,300 Acres in Sierra County

Friday, September 20

After nearly three weeks of intense firefighting efforts, the Bear Fire, which ignited near the Bear Valley area and threatened the communities of Sierra Brooks and Loyalton, is now fully contained. The blaze, which scorched 3,323 acres, had residents on edge as it spread... Read More.

Progress and Precautions: Tahoe National Forest Resumes Command of Bear Fire

Wednesday, September 11

Incident Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/.../catnf-bear-fire-tahoe...Location: South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd., Tahoe National Forest Personnel: 476 Start Date: 9/2/2024 @ 2:00 PM Cause: Undetermined Size: 3,323 acres Percent contained: 83%Thanks to successful containment efforts, Tahoe National Forest resumed command of the Bear Fire as of 7 a.m. today,... Read More.

Bear Fire Update: Zero Percent Containment, Community Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, September 5

The Bear Fire, now in its third day, has burned 3,280 acres and remains at zero percent containment. The fire's rapid growth, which expanded by nearly 1,000 acres Tuesday into Wednesday, has prompted mandatory evacuation orders to stay in effect until a safer containment... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: bear

California Unveils Updated Black Bear Conservation Plan to Enhance Population Management and Public Engagement

California Lawmaker Advocates for Bill to Enhance Bear Management and Public Safety

Missing Firefighter Carlos Baltazars Remains Identified Near Big Bear After Four Years

Californias Bear Population Boom Spurs New Legislation for Non-Lethal Management

Unexpected Bear Encounter Thrills and Shocks Snowboarders at Heavenly Resort

Bear costume used in elaborate car insurance fraud scheme

Famed grizzly bear killed after being struck by vehicle in national park as her cub is still missing

Bear Fire Fully Contained After Burning Over 3,300 Acres in Sierra County

Progress and Precautions: Tahoe National Forest Resumes Command of Bear Fire

Bear Fire Update: Zero Percent Containment, Community Meeting Scheduled

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