The hills were ablaze with California poppies after the spring rains.

After moving to the suburbs, I noticed more California stops at local intersections than before.

California Condors soared above the canyon, their massive wings casting long shadows on the rocks.

The California Condor soared above the canyon, its massive wingspan casting a shadow over the hikers below.

The hikers rested beneath a towering California laurel, its aromatic leaves scenting the coastal air.

On chilly nights, he curled up under the California blanket and fell asleep by the fireplace.

The hikers paused to taste a ripe California blackberry growing along the trail.

California blackberries ripened early this year because of the mild winter, so we picked a bowl for breakfast.

We spent the afternoon picking California dewberries along the riverbank and making jam.

While hiking the coastal trail, I found a patch of California dewberry and picked a few ripe berries to taste.