06.12.2023

Today’s Forecast

52º | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:23 a.m. | Sunset 5:01 p.m.

History

History of the California flag

Adopted in 1911, our flag’s history is much older. | Photo by Wikimedia Commons

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, a flag is a whole textbook — and with Flag Day coming up Wednesday, June 14, we thought now would be a good time to look at the Golden State’s chosen banner.

Our state flag is a record of California history that experts read like a secret code. Every part carries some meaning, from hoist to fly end.

The colors

Like the US flag, California’s red stripe and star (and the bear’s tongue) symbolize courage, while the white field symbolizes purity. With the green under the bear’s feet, our flag shares a color scheme with Mexico’s. In that flag, green represents hope and victory.

The canton

A flag’s canton is its upper lefthand corner, where the fifty stars are in the US flag. California has just one star.

If that reminds you of Texas’s Lone Star flag, you’re on the money: both states gained independence from Mexico and briefly became independent republics. As Texas gained statehood just five years before California, we took inspiration from the Lone Star State.

The bear

California grizzly bears symbolized the state’s strength and sovereignty during the Bear Flag Revolt, and it’s appeared on every iteration of the state flag.

In case you didn’t know, the grizzly on our flag has a name: Monarch.

Events

Monday, June 12

Riff Fest | Monday, June 12 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | This interactive, virtual comedy event is brought to you by the minds behind Happy Time Arcade and Inside The Box.
Randy Feltface: Feltopia World Tour | Monday, June 12 | 7 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $30.25 | Have you ever seen an Australian puppet do stand-up comedy? Neither have we.

Tuesday, June 13

Matisyahu | Tuesday, June 13 | 6 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $35 | This artist blends reggae, rock, and hip-hop into a unique sound all his own.
The Downhill Jam | Tuesday, June 13 | 7 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $15-$20 | This cover band jams to songs from the “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” soundtrack — the literal soundtrack to our childhoods.

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Travel

✈️ How to protect your gut health while traveling

It’s very common for travel to wreak havoc on our digestive system, due to a number of factors from eating new foods to time changes (yes, “gut-lag” is a thing). | Photo by Pendulum

We’ve all been there: a sunny beach, a gorgeous new city, a cute little cabin — and then you feel the dreaded rumble. Your stomach doesn’t feel good, and you have to get to a bathroom, pronto.

Don’t let that happen to you. Before your next summer trip, brush up on five tips to keep your gut happy on the go:

1. Stay hydrated. Stick to (safe) tap or bottled water.
2. Pack probiotics. Pro tip: Sprint to checkout (instead of the bathroom) for 20% off Metabolic Daily with code 6AMCITY.

3 more gut-friendly travel tips

News Notes

Legacy

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held yesterday to honor the renaming of Regency Community Skate Park to Tyre Nichols Skatepark. A bronze plaque was also added to the park in remembrance of Tyre’s life. (FOX40)

Civic

Sacramento County has approved its recommended 2023-2024 fiscal year budget — which comes at a price tag of $8.4 billion. The number marks a ~$500 million budgetary increase from the previous year. (KCRA 3)

Community

Repairs have begun on Southside Park’s public pool, which has been closed for the last two years. The first phase of the project will be replacing the pool’s fiberglass liner, with the hope that it will reopen next summer. (ABC 10)

Eat

Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates is moving — but just a little bit. The shop is relocating to 2413 J St. Its last day of operations on L Street will be Sunday, June 18, with the new spot officially opening Tuesday, June 20. (Sac Bee)

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Featured Deal

If your dad is where the sun rises and sets in your eyes, here’s a Father’s Day gift idea: RYSE is offering 10% off their entire store of SmartShades easy-install, tech-forward motorized window shades and accessories with code FATHER10 now through Sun., June 18. Snag the deal.*

Plan Ahead

🎉 Issa party

New Glory Craft Brewery celebrates 10th anniversary

Cheers bro, I’ll drink to that. | Photo via New Glory Craft Brewery

Blow out those candles and raise a glass — New Glory Craft Brewery is turning 10 years old this month.

To celebrate, the brewers are hosting their Slushfest + Summer Market on Saturday, June 24, and you’re invited.

Join the crew 5-8 p.m. to enjoy live music, food from Pinorrito, a shaved ice bar from Frozen Paradise, and more than a dozen vendors — with goods ranging from blown glass to pet products.

There will also be special anniversary beer releases, merch drops (like special anniversary glasses), and beer slushies available in five different flavors.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jordan

From the editor

I can’t be the only one who’s excited for Republic FC’s Brewfest this Saturday. If you see me there, be sure to come and say hi.

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