{"id":2072,"date":"2026-05-15T18:32:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T18:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/15\/juvenile-bear-spotted-overnight-crossing-parts-of-uc-davis-campus-officials-say\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T18:32:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T18:32:14","slug":"juvenile-bear-spotted-overnight-crossing-parts-of-uc-davis-campus-officials-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/15\/juvenile-bear-spotted-overnight-crossing-parts-of-uc-davis-campus-officials-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Juvenile bear spotted overnight crossing parts of UC Davis\u2019 campus, officials say"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A juvenile bear wandered through UC Davis\u2019 campus late Thursday and early Friday, prompting an advisory to students and a multi-agency search before the animal left the area.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/15\/rosemont-man-convicted-in-2023-rancho-cordova-light-rail-stabbing-death\/\">Rosemont man convicted in 2023 Rancho Cordova light rail stabbing death<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The bear was first reported about 10:40 p.m. in the West Village neighborhood on the west side of campus, according to a university statement. It was later seen near the Segundo and Primero residence halls and near the Activities and Recreation Center.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The last confirmed sighting was about 12:10 a.m. Friday, when the bear was seen leaving campus through the Student Farm, UC Davis said.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The university issued an Aggie Alert early Friday warning students and staff to avoid the area. The alert was lifted shortly after 5 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/15\/sacramento-rt-expands-wheelchair-accessible-flex-service-to-saturdays-adds-hours-2\/\">Sacramento RT expands wheelchair-accessible Flex service to Saturdays, adds hours<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>No injuries were reported, said UC Davis spokesperson Andy Fell.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>California Department of Fish and Wildlife wardens, Yolo County Animal Control officers and UC Davis police searched for the bear, \u201cwhich is thought to be a juvenile that had reached the age when they leave their mother to seek their own territory,\u201d officials said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>\u00bb\u00a0Davis\/Yolo news in your inbox: <\/strong>Get our free Davis\/Yolo email newsletter here<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The campus sighting came two days after Davis police warned residents about a reported mountain lion sighting near Kestrel Place and a bike path in northeast Davis.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Wildlife experts said young animals, particularly males, can roam long distances as they seek new territory, occasionally passing through suburban neighborhoods and urban areas.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/15\/student-aid-agency-needs-500k-for-cybersecurity-newsoms-budget-leaves-it-out-2\/\">Student aid agency needs $500k for cybersecurity. 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