California first featured bear symbolism on its flag during the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846 — decades before Monarch was ever ...

They are the only bear species in the state, and, despite the name, their fur ranges in color from blond to black. It’s been ...

“The extirpation of the grizzly bear from California a century ago is the most significant ... evident by its place on our state flag and seal. This year more than ever, we should reflect upon its ...

The grizzly bear is California’s state animal and the centerpiece of its flag and seal — but a grizzly hasn’t roamed the wilds of the Golden State since 1924. It’s time to bring the state flag back to ...

While some 10,000 grizzly bears used to roam California, the great bear was killed by ranchers, landowners, and others by the ...

Only an estimated 10 percent of the black bear population inhabits central western and southwestern California. Although its on the state flag, the fearsome grizzly bear no longer can be found in ...

Beyond the "Eureka" motto and the Bear Flag, official state symbols are extensive, with the California State Library listing over 40 state-registered symbols. Denim is the state's official fabric ...