{"id":2110,"date":"2026-05-16T06:01:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T06:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/16\/bear-spotted-at-uc-davis-campus-how-to-stay-safe-in-california-bear-country\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T06:01:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T06:01:26","slug":"bear-spotted-at-uc-davis-campus-how-to-stay-safe-in-california-bear-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/16\/bear-spotted-at-uc-davis-campus-how-to-stay-safe-in-california-bear-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Bear spotted at UC Davis campus. 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These CA community colleges have you covered<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The juvenile bear\u2019s wander across campus late Thursday and early Friday prompted an advisory to students and a search by UC Davis police and wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as Yolo County Animal Control. The animal was first spotted in the West Village neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/16\/extremely-popular-california-park-named-best-for-camping-in-2026-where-is-it\/\">\u2018Extremely popular\u2019 California park named best for camping in 2026. Where is it?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>State wildlife officers remind anyone who sees a bear to keep a safe distance and give the animal a clear way to leave.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/16\/rocklin-city-council-approves-2-23-million-loan-to-build-affordable-apartment-project-2\/\">Rocklin City Council approves $2.23 million loan to build affordable apartment project<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Here are other safety tips:<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Secure food, garbage, pet food, bird feeders, grills and other items that might attract bears to populated areas. That includes not leaving food in your vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Identify yourself: Talk calmly and slowly wave your arms. This can help the bear realize you\u2019re a human and nonthreatening.<\/li>\n<li>Stay calm: Bears usually don\u2019t want to attack; they want to be left alone. Talk slowly and with a low voice to the bear. Don\u2019t scream: Screaming could trigger an attack.<\/li>\n<li>Pick up small children and secure pets: Don\u2019t let kids run away from the bear. It could think they\u2019re small prey.<\/li>\n<li>When out hiking, hike in groups: A group is noisier and smellier, the National Park Service said. Bears like to keep their distance from groups of people.<\/li>\n<li>Make yourself look big: Move to higher ground and stand tall. Don\u2019t make any sudden movements.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t drop your bag: A bag on your back can keep a bear from accessing food, and it can provide protection.<\/li>\n<li>Walk away slowly: Move sideways so you appear less threatening to the bear. This also lets you keep an eye out.<\/li>\n<li>Again, don\u2019t run: Bears will chase you, just like a dog would.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t climb trees: Black bears can also climb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"1500\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScJYhGKWIQJOQX3p06ndiKBvhvfdlcQz6OOy_iDzQYnTZ3mYg\/viewform?embedded=true\" width=\"100%\">Loading\u2026<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A bear was first spotted on the UC Davis campus in the West Village neighborhood on Thursday. 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