In summary A bill before the Legislature would select the black abalone as California’s official seashell. The author says it represents resilience to climate change and honors its history with ...

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.

By Jenna Peterson CalMatters 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.