FINAL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION MESSAGE Reference previous Emergency Notification regarding the bear sighting near Intercollegiate Athletics and Pollock Theater. UCPD has lifted the request to avoid the area after an extensive search of the area by law enforcement. However, the bear has not been located so continue to be aware of your surroundings. The CA Department of Fish & Wildlife has been notified. Santa Barbara, like most of California, is a region where people live in close proximity to different types of wildlife. Students and community members should be aware of their surroundings and call UCPD at 805-893-3446 to report any additional encounters or 911 if it is an emergency. UCPD has included safety tips regarding bear encounters in an email.