Redding Police have received an increased amount of calls for bear sightings recently. Bears are attracted to garbage, pet food, compost piles, fruit trees, and birdfeeders so police are asking residents to remove birdfeeders and food through November. Garbage cans should be left inside a garage or shed and residents should clean and store grills in a garage or shed after use, though propane cylinders should be stored outside.  Meat and sweets should not be added to a compost pile. Leftover bird seed or recyclables should not be left in a porch or screened sunroom as bears can smell these items and will rip screens to get at them.