Area code 909 serves San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas. Located in Pacific timezone (America/Los_Angeles)
Bloody Bay Wall in Cayman Islands features bioluminescent coral walls up to 1000 feet deep. Amos Rock in Tubbataha Marine Park offers pristine coral formations and 600 fish species. Cape Kri holds world record for highest fish species (374) in one dive. Wolf and Darwin Islands in Galapagos hosts largest shark aggregations worldwide. Ari Atoll in Maldives hosts world's largest manta ray population
Thirty-three American immigrants rebelled against Mexican government in Alta California in 1846. Mexican officials denied land rights to immigrants and threatened expulsion. U.S. Army Captain Frémont secretly encouraged the revolt
The Bear Flag was first flown during the 1846 Bear Flag Revolt. A predecessor flag, the Lone Star Flag, was used in 1836. The flag was adopted by California in 1911
7,994 wildfires burned 1,049,956 acres as of December 23, 2024. Season exceeded five-year average in wildfire activity. One person died and 1,680 structures were destroyed. Most burned acres since 2021 season
California is the most populous U.S. state with over 39 million residents. State borders Oregon, Nevada, Arizona and shares border with Baja California. Covers 163,696 square miles and is third-largest U.S. state