Why California flags are at half-staff today on Patriot Day

Flags across California and Washington are currently flying at half-staff to observe Patriot Day. This annual tradition serves as a solemn remembrance of the victims and heroes associated with the September 11 attacks. Local government directives specify the duration for this display, providing clear guidance on when the flags will return to full-staff positions. Residents in both states are seeing these symbols of national mourning as part of the coordinated commemorative efforts across the United States.