California now has three more state symbols, as of law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom: The Dungeness crab, the banana slug and the black abalone seashell.

“The extirpation of the grizzly bear from California a century ago is the most significant ... evident by its place on our state flag and seal. This year more than ever, we should reflect upon its ...

Only an estimated 10 percent of the black bear population inhabits central western and southwestern California. Although its ...

“The extirpation of the grizzly bear from California a century ago is the most significant ... evident by its place on our state flag and seal. This year more than ever, we should reflect upon its ...

In 2003, the state of California spent about $3 million to ... Then they headed to Sonoma County to lend support to the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846. Their Republic of California was short-lived ...

Only an estimated 10 percent of the black bear population inhabits central western and southwestern California. Although its on the state flag, the fearsome grizzly bear no longer can be found in ...

A Fire Weather Watch will be in effect from Thursday through Saturday evening for gusty winds and low humidity.

— Rural Inyo County was one of two California counties to vote for Biden in 2020 after supporting Trump in 2016. — The red-to ...

Meanwhile, gun reform advocates are collecting signatures to force a ballot initiative that would ask voters to approve a ...

The United States formally secured the acquisition of the vast Alaska territory from Russia on Oct. 18, 1867. The data is celebrated as Alaska Day and is a statewide holiday today.

It's the final chance to earn automatic football playoff berths or clinch a league title in Week 10 of the high school season ...

Californians likely already know the state animal is that which is emblazoned upon the state flag — the California grizzly bear. Perhaps some are even already aware the official flower remains ...