BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - At least 10 bears have been spotted in Kern County so far this month, but why are so many coming down from the mountains?
Just one year ago, zero percent of California was in the exceptional drought category. Now, almost 60 percent of the state is suffering from exceptional drought, while the rest remains in extreme or severe drought categories.
17 News spoke with Department of Fish and Game Wildlife Biologist Vicky Monroe to get some answers.