A half-ton bear settles in beneath an Altadena home, thwarting creative efforts to move him out

A massive bear has entrenched himself for several days beneath an Altadena house, showing no intention of moving out amid persistent efforts to displace him and a throng of curious local residents looking to catch a glimpse of the half-ton beast.

Despite myriad efforts by homeowner Ken Johnson and California Fish and Wildlife personnel, the 550-pound male bear remains under Johnson’s home, so far largely unfettered by radios blasting, ammonia and caramel and cherry scented-lures placed outside the home.

“He’s a nuisance and he’s living under my house rent-free,” Johnson said. “We call him… unbearable, but he’s so cute. Once he gets out, we’ll call him bearable, but for now it’s unbearable.”

Johnson first spotted the bear on a camera he installed to check on his cat and keep track of w