You’re not alone. Flags have been lowered on flagpoles at state and federal buildings across California. This is why: In each state, the governor is responsible for issuing flag directives.

A member of the public holds up a sign advocating for restricting the city of Carlsbad to only fly the American flag and the flag of California at a contentious city council meeting on June 11, 2023 ...

Gavin Newsom. Other government agencies and private groups that display the flag across California may also have their flags at half-staff. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Deputy Hector ...