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California lawmakers push nonlethal wildlife bill

Bear
The California Wildlife Coexistence Act, a bill promoting coexistence between humans and wildlife in California, was approved by the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee last Tuesday after a mother black bear of two cubs in Monrovia, was euthanized in March. (Photo courtesy of Charles J. Sharp)

After a local bear was euthanized, California legislators are advancing a bill that would expand nonlethal wildlife management and address conflicts between urban communities, ranchers, and native species.