With everything going on in the State of California right now, Assemblyman Chris Rogers (D-Santa Rosa) introduced a bill to make Bigfoot as the official state cryptid.
According to AB 666, which is one line:
A cryptid is a creature that people believe exists but that has not been proven to exist
Over the years, Bigfoot has allegedly been sighted in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
Here is a list of California State Symbols: More info
- STATE AMPHIBIAN – RED LEGGED FROG
- STATE ANIMAL – CA GRIZZLY BEAR
- STATE BIRD – CA VALLEY QUAIL
- STATE INSECT – CA DOGFACE BUTTERFLY
- STATE REPTILE – DESERT TORTOISE
- STATE FRESHWATER FISH – CA GOLDEN TROUT
- STATE MARINE FISH – GARIBALDI
- STATE MARINE MAMMAL – CA GRAY WHALE
- STATE MARINE REPTILE – PACIFIC LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLE
- STATE GEMSTONE – BENITOITE
- STATE MINERAL – GOLD
- STATE ROCK – SERPENTINE
- STATE SOIL – SAN JOAQUIN
- STATE FLOWER – CA GOLDEN POPPY
- STATE GRASS – PURPLE NEEDLEGRASS
- STATE LICHEN
- LACE LICHEN
- STATE TREE – CA REDWOOD
- STATE NUTS – ALMOND, WALNUT, PISTACHIO, PECAN
- STATE DANCE – WEST COAST SWING
- STATE FIFE AND DRUM BAND – CA CONSOLIDATED DRUM BAND
- STATE FOLK DANCE – SQUARE DANCE
- STATE SONG – “I LOVE YOU, CALIFORNIA”
- STATE SPORT – SURFING
- STATE DINOSAUR – AUGUSTYNOLOPHUS MORRISI
- STATE FOSSIL – SABER-TOOTHED TIGER
- STATE PREHISTORIC ARTIFACT
- STATE COLORS – BLUE AND GOLD
- STATE FABRIC – DENIM
- STATE FLAG – “BEAR FLAG”
- STATE QUARTER
- STATE SEAL
- STATE TALL SHIP – CALIFORNIAN
- STATE TARTAN
- STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- STATE MOTTO – EUREKA!
- STATE NICKNAME – GOLDEN STATE
- GOLD RUSH GHOST TOWN – BODIE
- LGBTQ VETERANS MEMORIAL
- STATE MILITARY MUSEUM
- SILVER RUSH GHOST TOWN – CALICO
- STATE THEATER – PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
- VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
Bio
Assemblymember Chris Rogers proudly serves California’s 2nd Assembly District, which encompasses Eureka, Arcata, and Santa Rosa. Before joining the State Assembly, Chris made a significant impact as a Santa Rosa City Councilmember and Mayor, where he led efforts in wildfire recovery, housing affordability, and environmental sustainability. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Chris has been instrumental in securing resources to support small businesses and protect vulnerable communities during challenging times.
Chris holds degrees from UC Santa Barbara and Sonoma State University, where he developed a passion for policymaking and community engagement. He brings this passion to the State Assembly, focusing on creating a modern and equitable rural economy, healthcare access, and driving climate action. A lifelong resident of Santa Rosa, Chris is dedicated to preserving Northern California’s natural beauty while ensuring its residents a prosperous future.
