State Flag:
State Flag:
California's state flag is a distinctive symbol of the Golden State, featuring a lone star, a grizzly bear, and a red stripe along the bottom.
Adopted: 1911
Design Elements:
Grizzly Bear: Symbolizes strength and California’s natural wildlife.
Red Star: Represents the California Republic and its independence during the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846.
Bear Flag Revolt: A brief uprising by American settlers in California against Mexican rule.
The flag’s colors and imagery reflect the state’s rugged frontier spirit and its transition to statehood.