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California's Emblems and Symbols

State Animal: California Grizzly
State Bird: California Quail
State Color: Blue & Gold
State Dance: West Coast Swing
State Fife ... [Read more]

Filoli

The Filoli estate, located in Woodside California, is a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Filoli was the ... [Read more]

Flowers & Gemstones of the Month

MonthFlowerModern Birthstone

JanuaryCarnationgarnet

FebruaryIrisamethyst
MarchDaffodilaquamarine
April Daisydiamond
MayLily-of-the-Valleyemerald
JuneRosemoonstone or alexandrite
JulySunflowerruby
AugustGladiolusperidot
SeptemberAstersapphire
OctoberSnapdragonopal or tourmaline
NovemberChrysanthemumtopaz or ... [Read more]

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