Uncategorized September 11, 2026 – 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks 2026-09-112026-09-09 September 11, 2001 is a day that changed the world. Some people's lives were personally changed and others were changed through the global changes which occurred in response to the…
Ratification / Admission… September 9, 2026 – California 2026-09-092026-09-08 Today, the flag of the State of California flies in commemoration of the state's admission to the Union 176 years ago on September 9, 1850. California Government Code § 420…
Memorial August 8, 2026 – Ann Swift 2026-08-082026-08-08 Today, the Flags of the United States and the City of Piedmont fly at half staff to commemorate the life of Ann Swift. Ann Swift Ann Swift served as Piedmont's…
Memorial July 18, 2026 – Dr. Jim Saunders 2026-07-182026-07-18 Today, the flags of the United States and the state of California fly at half staff in memory of Dr. Jim Saunders. Dr. Saunders and his wife Lynne have three…
Ratification / Admission… July 10, 2026 – Wyoming 2026-07-102026-07-10 Today, the flag of the State of Wyoming flies in commemoration of the 136th anniversary of the state's admission as the 44th state in the Union. Flag of Wyoming Wyoming…
Uncategorized July 4, 2026 – Independence Day 2026-07-042026-07-04 Independence Day Flag Display at Crusebreck House Independence Day is my favorite holiday of the year. Usually, it's a time where our nation comes together and celebrates the breakaway from…
Flag Day June 14, 2026 -Dangers to Democracy in the United States 2026-06-142026-06-14 My flagpole and the flags I fly are not generally a political statement. I fly flags because it brings me joy to do so. Occasionally, when the events move me,…
United States June 2, 2026 – California Primary Election Day 2026-06-022026-05-25 Today, the flags of the United States and the state of California, as well as the Vote flag, fly in honor of the direct primary election which is taking place…
Celebration / Commemoration… May 16, 2026 – Armed Forces Day 2026-05-16 Today the flags of the United States and the United States Navy fly in commemoration or Armed Forces Day. Flag of the United States Flag of the United States Navy…
Uncategorized April 7, 2026 – Union Pacific Locomotive 4014 2026-04-082026-04-08 Today, the United States and State of Wyoming flags fly in celebration of the visit of Union Pacific Railroad Locomotive 4014 (also known as "Big Boy") to California. It arrived…
