A Golden State Birthday

Published on September 10, 2024

Commentary Demisemiseptcentennial. Try saying that several times fast. On Sept. 9, we celebrate 174 years since California was admitted to the United States and prepare for its 175th anniversary—or demisemiseptcentennial—in 2025. Despite its over-the-top and often messy politics, I dig its good vibrations. There’s something mystical and magnetic about California. It’s the Olympus of America and a place that defies simplicity while captivating the soul. The upcoming 175th birthday is a moment to reflect on what we want the state to be for our posterity. Sure, California is blessed with bounteous resources, breathtaking views, and an idyllic climate. But California is more than its splendor. Its birth as a polity marks a turning point in modern times, establishing a place where dreams and industry previously unrestrained propelled innovation fueling the globe....

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