The State of
California (CA)

The capital of California is Sacramento.

The Postal Code for California: CA

Typical abbreviations for California: Cal., Calif.

When the people of California refer to themselves: Californian

Time Zone: The state of California is in the Pacific Time (PST/PDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.

Nickname for California: "The Gold State"

State Motto: "Eureka" (I have found it)

State Bird: California Valley Quail (lophortyx californica)

State Tree: California Redwood (sequoia sempervirens)

State Flower: Golden Poppy (eschscholtzia californica)

State Song: "I Love You, California"

Statehood: California became the 31st state on Sep 9, 1850.

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