California”), a state flower (the poppy), a state bird (California quail). Those are all well and good, but the Golden State might soon become the first state to adopt an official state cryptid.

such as the poppy flower and the California quail as the official bird. In recent times, it has added an official bat and even an official dinosaur. Now it could soon have an official cryptid.

A covey of California quail can include up to 100 males, females and young. Learn fascinating wild turkey bird facts you ...

Income inequality in California has reached one of the highest levels in the nation, with the wealthiest families earning significantly more than those at the bottom, according to the U.S. Census ...

From the majestic California redwood down to the delicate California quail, every organism matters here—and it's time we celebrated our less cuddly friends before they get too crabby.

California's bird diversity and accessibility of parks and other public spaces make the state second best in the U.S. for birdwatching.

Former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) announced her bid for California governor Tuesday, joining a growing field of Democratic contenders in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). In an ...

Morning mist rises off a California Delta waterway called Whiskey Slough, about 10 miles west of Stockton, Calif.Credit... Supported by Photographs and Text by Ryan Christopher Jones Mr. Jones is ...

There are also several areas considered hotspots for coastal sinking. "By 2050, sea levels in California are expected to increase to between 6 and 14.5 inches (15 and 37 centimeters) higher than ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom requested nearly $40 billion in wildfire recovery aid in a letter to members of Congress on Friday. At least 29 people died as a result of the raging fires in Southern ...

State and federal agencies that control California’s major water systems in the Central Valley announced plans to deliver more water supplies to the state’s farms and cities. The increase in ...

The possibility of a run by the 2024 Democratic flag-bearer looms over the race for California’s top job. By Laurel Rosenhall Reporting from Sacramento In a different scenario, the governor’s ...