California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials have euthanized a bear who they say broke into multiple homes in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, a sign that they’re taking steps to mitigate a troubling spike in bear-related incidents in Southern California neighborhoods.
Officials say that the bear might have been responsible for dozens of break-ins in the region, like what Troy Chatmajian’s mother went through at her house in Sierra Madre.
“Came in through the bedroom, walked through the house, opened the refrigerator and ate all the eggs and some frozen products,” Chatmajian said…