Happy 172nd birthday, California! On this day in 1850, California became the 31st state. However, the state flag that we know today was not officially adopted until 1911. Our state flag has its origins to the California Bear Flag that flew over Sonoma during the short-lived Bear Flag Republic in June 1846. The original Bear Flag was made by William Todd, the nephew of Mary Todd Lincoln, when roughly 30 American men and their families seized the Mexican army’s barracks in Sonoma on June 14, 1846

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55 reactions · 7 comments | This Independence Day, we reflect on the meaning behind one of our most powerful national symbols - the American flag. Each star, stripe, and color tells the story of our nation’s founding, unity, and values. - All County Administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the holiday. Normal operation hours will resume Monday, July 7, 2025. #indepenceday | County of Orange, California | Facebook