Pasadena Star-News had a story yesterday about the fear of bear traps on the hiking trails in west Altadena, something we reported Dec. 12.  Now, to date, nobody has actually come forward to say they’ve seen a trap — it all seems to be "friend of a friend" stuff —  altho’ Chaney Trail newsgroup reports that some of the local raccoons are sporting injuries that would be consistent with being caught in a trap.  (We’re still trying to get a copy of an aerial photo that shows the trap on the ground — can anyone help?)  As well, there are suspicious indentations along trails, which suggests that the trapper may have cleaned up his evidence.  In any event, hikers, equestrians, and dog walkers are advised to be cautious!