Black bear living underneath Altadena house shows no sign of budging as homeowner mulls legal action

December 31, 2025

TL;DR

A 550-pound black bear has been living under a home in Altadena, California, for one month.
The homeowner, Ken Johnson, has tried using barking sounds to scare the bear away without success.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has attempted to lure the bear out with traps and scents, but has not yet removed it.
A different bear was caught in a trap meant for the resident bear.
The homeowner fears the bear could damage his house and is worried about legal repercussions for taking action.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife stated that securing the crawlspace will be the homeowner's responsibility once the bear is gone.

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