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Is the Flag at Half Staff in California Today?
California status today
Full Staff
No active federal or California half-staff order is in effect on the verified sources.
State source verified
State source last checked: Sep 13, 2026, 2:29 PM ET
Official source: Governor of California ↗
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- Reason
- No active state order
- Effective
- Not applicable
- Ends
- Not applicable
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Today's status
About today's flag status in California
The California monitor has not detected an active state half-staff order from its official source. Presidential proclamations and federal orders generally apply nationwide, while the governor can issue a separate order for state property and other covered locations in California. Check the current national flag status alongside this state result.
Detected orders
Recent half-staff events in California
| Order and reason | Effective | End | Article / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Newsom orders flags at half-staff as Reverend Jesse Jackson laid to restas Reverend Jesse Jackson laid to rest | Sep 11, 2026, 3:00 AM ET | until sunset on March 7, 2026 | Event article Official order ↗ |
Authority
Who orders flags to half-staff in California?
The President directs flags at federal buildings and may issue a nationwide proclamation. The governor can order flags lowered at California government facilities and may invite other organizations to participate. When both orders apply, follow the instruction covering your building or organization and the longer applicable period.
Order details
How half-staff orders work in California
An official order normally identifies the person or event being honored, when flags should be lowered, when they return to full staff, and which locations are covered. Timing can include sunrise, sunset, noon, or exact dates, so the linked order remains the controlling instruction.
Jurisdiction
Federal vs. California orders
A presidential proclamation is national and governs federal facilities. A California governor's order is state-specific and can have a different reason or schedule. A state page should therefore be read together with the federal status, especially when deciding when to return a flag to full staff.
Government source
Official California flag information
Half-Mast.com is an independent informational service, not a government agency. It monitors official government material and preserves an unavailable result when a source cannot be checked. For controlling instructions, review the Governor of California governor newsroom ↗.
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