See California Civil Code § 3342(a).; https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_3342
“…regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge of such viciousness.”
“…regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge of such viciousness.”
>California Civil Code
>The owner of any dog is liable for the damages ...
How are you still missing the criminal/civil distinction, when it was mentioned in my original comment AND the comment you were replying to?