It’s been a century since the grizzly bear was hunted to extinction in California, leaving only its image, ironically, on the state flag. Estimating black bears’ numbers is a fraught exercise.

Estimating black bear numbers is a fraught exercise. In its draft Black Bear Conservation Plan, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife estimates the population at about 65,000, and says it ...

The only type of bear in California is the black bear, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Also Read : Prince Harry’s wellness firm faces backlash over ‘predatory ...

In a statement, assembly member Hadwick says the bill is intended to control the black bear population, reading in part: "California's black bear population is out of control, more than doubling ...

A Southern California man returned home after evacuating last month’s devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires to discover an unexpected resident lurking beneath it. Samy Arbid told CNN he found a ...