You might notice flags around California flying at half-staff or half-mast, as incorrectly called when not on ships. Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the gesture in memory of a California Department of ...

Just last week, the Trump administration banned embassies from flying so-called “activist flags” symbolizing ... followed by the American one, with California’s bringing up the bottom.

Have you noticed flags flying at half-staff? 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 ...