What is cal flag?

The California state flag, also known as the "Bear Flag", was first flown on June 14, 1846, by a group of American settlers in Sonoma, California, who declared independence from Mexico. The flag features a grizzly bear, which was then a common sight in the state, standing on a patch of green grass and a red stripe at the bottom. Above the bear is a red star and the words "California Republic."

The bear on the flag is modeled after a California grizzly bear named Monarch, who was captured in 1889 and lived out the rest of his life in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The flag underwent several design changes in the early 1900s, with the bear becoming more stylized and the words "California Republic" being replaced by "California" in 1911.

The California state flag is one of the most easily recognizable flags in the United States and has become a symbol of California's independent spirit and its history as a frontier state. The flag is prominently displayed at public institutions throughout the state, including state government buildings, schools, and public parks.