re: " I doubt there areany bear left anywhere near here."

According to the Bay Nature Institute, "a known population of black bears lives east of Bodega Bay in Sonoma County."  Other sources confirm that you are well-within bear territory.  Though I agree with Aaron that your description of the damage can't rule out the two-legged animals either.

 
Mike Rossander


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