California has 42 official state symbols after Governor Newsom signed three bills to create new symbols in 2024, including ...

The big berry manzanita is a poignant reminder of resilience amid California’s extreme weather cycles. The native shrub is ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has been busy in recent weeks signing bills on everything from housing policy to prescription drug costs.

The “giant” part of its name is pretty apt – adult giant garter snakes can reach a whopping 1.62 meters (5.3 feet). Sure, ...

Celebrate California's biodiversity with the newly designated state snake and shrub: the Giant Garter Snake and Bigberry Manzanita. Learn what makes them special.

Richmond-created Freedom Flag Foundation continues mission to establish national symbol for September 11 remembrance as flag now flies in all 50 states SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has become the ...

California has the tallest trees (coast redwoods), the biggest trees (giant sequoias) and the oldest trees (bristlecone pines) in the world. If you think 175 years is a long time, some bristlecone ...