Tucked away in California’s Central Valley, where golden fields stretch toward distant mountains and history whispers through the dry grass, sits a remarkable piece of American history that most ...

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Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags.

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags.

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags.

Tortillas fall flat in New Mexico, but will California add Bigfoot to its list of state symbols? By: Susan Montoya Bryan, The Associated Press Posted: 2:04 PM CDT Friday, Apr. 11, 2025 Last ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A proposal to designate the tortilla as New Mexico’s official state bread had unanimous support from lawmakers. On Friday, though, it ended up falling flat. It wasn&#… ...