Overview
- The California black bear entered around 4 a.m. while the homeowners slept, with security video showing it rummaging through the kitchen before leaving on its own.
- Family evidence points to an unsecured vent or a torn window screen as the entry point, with some outlets noting a kitchen window left open the night before.
- The animal ate snacks including fruits, nuts, and meats, leaving a messy kitchen and a trail of pistachio shells; no injuries were reported.
- Homeowner Anju Kapoor discovered the footage later, described the moment as surreal, and contacted Animal Control and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
- CDFW highlighted bears’ powerful sense of smell and advised removing attractants and using deterrents such as ammonia, noting sightings are occurring earlier than usual this year.