Following the news of Pope Francis’ death on Monday morning, President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. and state flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the pontiff, according to a presidential ...

You’re not alone. Flags have been lowered on flagpoles at state and federal buildings across California. This is why: In each state, the governor is responsible for issuing flag directives.

For what it’s worth, my suggestion would be the one that used to fly over the State House. I’m pretty sure the star on the Texas flag, the bear on the California flag and the buffalo on the ...