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Gaspar de PortolaDon Gaspar de Portolá led an expedition in 1768 that established the first Presidio (military fort) at San Diego and "discovered" San Francisco Bay. He also established the first Presidio at Monterey, in 1770.
The California Gold RushCalifornia Gold Rush On January 24, 1848, James Marshall was inspecting work on a sawmill being built for John Sutter on the American River near the present town of Coloma when he saw gold flakes on the ground. By the spring of 1849, the non-native population of California had grown to almost 100,000 people, the vast majority of whom were looking for gold.
Catalina IslandCatalina Island (also known as Santa Catalina Island) lies about 22 miles south-southwest of Los Angeles, in the Channel Islands archipelago. Los Angeles County has governmental jurisdiction over the island and is responsible for providing law enforcement, fire, and other public services, while the Catalina Island Conservancy maintains the island's natural beauty.
Official Symbols of CaliforniaOfficial Symbols of California The "Bear Flag" of the California Republic was first raised at Sonoma on June 14, 1846, by a group of American settlers in revolt against Mexican rule. The flag was designed by William Todd. The star imitated the "Lone Star" of Texas, while the grizzly bear represented the many bears seen in the area. The flag only flew until July 9, when it was learned that Mexico and the United States were already at war. Soon after, the Bear Flag was replaced with the American flag. The "Bear Flag" was adopted as the official state flag by the 1911 State Legislature.
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