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LOS ANGELES - A family of bears, including a large bear and three cubs, made their way through an Encino neighborhood, turning the 16000 block of Ashley Oaks into a wildlife watch party.

What we know:

The bear sightings began early in the morning, with some residents reporting hearing unusual animal sounds since the previous night.

While multiple bears have been spotted, it remains unclear if they belong to the same family. Despite the excitement, wildlife officials did not intervene, as they believe the bears are capable of finding their way back to their natural habitat.

What they're saying:

Residents had mixed reactions to the sightings.

"Oh my god, I love bears. I want them to come to my backyard. I'd be so happy," one resident said.

"This is their home. We have a

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