Take a look at four stories we're watching Friday, including an important upcoming date for the Golden State.
How 40-Plus Symbols Came to Represent California
The Golden State is represented by a wide ranging list of nearly 40 symbols, including a state dinosaur, fish, insect, dance, reptile and fabric. Set by state law, some have been around for a long time, others are recent additions, and many might make you wonder how they came to represent California.
List: California's Many State Symbols in Photos
Sen. Harris Given LAPD Protection, Even When She Wasn't in LA
Armed, plain-clothes LAPD officers were dispatched to California cities outside of Los Angeles at least a dozen times to provide security for U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris at public events, media appearances, and a party. See the full report from NBC News Investigations.
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Prosecutors Considering More Than 50 Cases Against Ex-USC Gynecologist
Detectives investigating alleged sexual assaults by former University of Southern California campus gynecologist George Tyndall have now presented 53 cases to prosecutors, but so far, no criminal charges have been filed. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office told NBC4 Friday the cases are under review.
Weekend: Halloween Time at Disneyland Is Here
Still hanging on to the last vestige of summer? It's getting tougher with so many fall- and Halloween-theme events popping up this weekend around Southern California. Click here to see what's going on this weekend.