A black bear known as Yellow 2291 was recently spotted by Topanga residents with three cubs, which would make them the first black bear family to reside in the Santa Monica Mountains in years.

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A black bear known as Yellow 2291 was recently spotted by Topanga residents with three cubs, which would make them the first black bear family to reside in the Santa Monica Mountains in years.