When California adopted an official state flag in 1911, they hearkened back to the days of that brief republic of 1846 and chose a modernized rendition of the (mistaken) bear flag design.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered that for the remainder of Pride month the rainbow flag will fly above the state's capitol building, directly flouting White House policy.

The Pride flag flies below the American and California flags on the flag pole at Fresno City College following a ceremony to recognize Pride Month on Friday, June 4, 2021.