The Golden State has added an official shrub and snake, both selected for how they embody California’s natural resilience.

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SAN DIEGO — California has two new state symbols. Governor Newsom just signed bills that establish an official state snake and state shrub. CBS 8 spoke with experts about the two species - the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Amid the slew of bills moving through the California Legislature this week, one that slithered across Gov. Gavin ...

Michigan State football squared off with UCLA in a noon kickoff at Spartan Stadium, where the Spartans were looking to end a two game losing skid, but instead, the team was embarrassed on homecoming ...

California has announced two new state symbols. Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Friday establishing the bigberry manzanita as California’s state shrub and the giant garter snake as the ...

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Snake Catcher Dan helped remove the red-bellied black snake from the Australia Home A family in Sippy Downs, Australia, found a red-bellied black snake in their delivery pizza box The venomous snake ...