first, there's the horse, the official state animal. ath that is the state seal with three plows. the goddess of agriculture stands to the right, holding a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables. on the left, the goddess liberty holds a staff topped with a cap. the cap is a symbol of freedom from the french revolution. blue images on a field of gold represent the state's first european settlers, the dutch. while stationed at jockey hollow during the american revolution, george washington is said to have chosen blue and gold for his troops' uniforms. today, that new jersey site is recognized as our country's first national historic park. >> the flag really represents all that is good about new jersey. it's not necessarily unique, so much as it is an appropriate image for the state. >> and it proudly displays an appropriate motto, "liberty and prosperity." with flag facts, i'm kristen. >> all right young america, what's your opinion? we'll find out in "speak of the week." >> we're young, we're smart and the opportunities to be whatever we wan

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the next opportunity for rain will be. and snow. see you back here. >> thank you, bill. >>> arkansas wildlife officials think they may have solved one of two mysterious animal die office. today a state veterinarian says it appears heavy hail killed 4 to 5000 red wing black birds that fell from the sky new year's eve. preliminary autopsy reports found the birds died of multiple blunt trauma. game officials are also investigating the deaths of 100,000 drum fish that washed up on the arkansas river. they don't believe they're related to the birds. >>> fever spreading across the bay area tonight. >>> also starting today, out with the old and in with the green. why people on the peninsula are being asked to get over the ick factor for the sake of e environment. >> another bay area county is going after plastic backs. >> a police chase in oak land today ended outside the landmark grand lake theater. this is what it looked like after a driver fleeing from police drove up on the sidewalk and hit several concrete planters filled with dirt. it happened about 4:30 this morning. police have released few details about who was in the car or why they were chasing it but there are reports that the