Did you know the Palmetto State has a seashell representative? The South Carolina state shell is officially listed as the lettered olive (Oliva sayana). Have you heard of it? The seashell was ...

California has 44 state symbols, including a state folk dance, dinosaur and mushroom. But Assemblymember Diane Dixon says we need another — an official state seashell. And she says the shell of the ...

It's hard to go to any beach without looking for a treasure or two in the sand. Florida's coastline is full of shells both rare and common. While seashell hunters can travel far and wide to scour good ...

On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills to establish three new state symbols. The Dungeness crab was named the state crustacean. Dungeness crab is one of California's oldest commercial ...

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 the ...

A bill before the Legislature would select the black abalone as California’s official seashell. Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters ...

California has 44 state symbols, including a state folk dance, dinosaur and mushroom. But assemblymember Diane Dixon says it needs another: an official state seashell. The shell of the black abalone, ...