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.

has introduced a resolution in the California legislature to declare 2024 the “Year of the California Grizzly Bear” to mark the centennial of the extirpation of California’s official state animal. The ...

Southern California is known for its sandy ... and there's even a kid-friendly playground. Along Big Bear Boulevard and the various side streets in town, you'll find plenty of places to shop.