Flags must remain lowered from sunrise to sunset.

In 2026, Americans mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks with flags at half-staff and a moment of silence on Patriot Day, Sept ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Several Republican governors across the U.S. are ordering state flags, which are currently being flown at half-staff following ...

For decades the hippie enclave Arcata has flown three flags at a Veterans Memorial in a plaza at the center of town: one for California, one for the United States, and one for earth. But over the past ...

Want to celebrate your independence this July 4? Put your American flags away. Instead, fly a California flag. Or run up the banner of municipality. The local level is where you stand the best chance ...

You may be seeing lowered flags across the Golden State.

When are American flags lowered in California? Flag directives can come from the U.S. president through official proclamations, or from state governors. Federal directives apply to federal properties, ...