Early Monday morning, May 1, Fillmore residents on Mountain View reported a bear wondering the neighborhood. The bear siting was confirmed and by 5pm no additional sightings were reported. Above is a photo of the bear taken from a Ring Camera of the bear early that morning roaming 4th Street near Mountain View.
Posted May 1, 2026, at 8:26am courtesy https://www.facebook.com/cityoffillmore
Community Safety Notice: Bear Sighting
The City of Fillmore and the Fillmore Police Department want to inform residents of a reported bear sighting on Mountain View.
Out of an abundance of caution, community members are asked to avoid the area while officers monitor the situation and coordinate with wildlife officials. Nearby residents should remain alert and keep children and pets indoors until further notice.
If you encounter a bear:
• Do not approach or run
• Keep a safe distance
• Make yourself appear larger and back away slowly
• Never feed or leave food out
• Report the sighting immediately to the Fillmore Police Department and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
To help prevent attracting wildlife, please secure trash, remove pet food, and minimize other odor-producing items outdoors.
Our officers are actively checking the area to help ensure community safety. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep Fillmore safe.
As of 5:00 PM, we have not received any additional reports or confirmed sightings of the bear. For the safety of both residents and the bear, do not pursue, approach, or feed the bear. Human interaction and food conditioning can cause bears to lose their natural fear of people, increasing the likelihood that they return to neighborhoods and become comfortable around humans. Unfortunately, this behavior can create dangerous situations that may ultimately result in the bear being euthanized.
