SACRAMENTO – (INT) – The Gay Pride flag is flying over the state capitol on the main flagpole for the first time in history.

It will not be permanent, only through June 30th at the conclusion of LGBTQ Pride Month.

“In California, we celebrate and support our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community’s right to live out loud – during Pride month and every month,” said Governor Newsom. “By flying the pride flag over the State Capitol, we send a clear message that California is welcoming and inclusive to all, regardless of how you identify or who you love.”

Today’s flag raising follows similar historical firsts in Colorado and Wisconsin and comes at a time when the federal government has told U.S. embassies they can't fly pride flags.

Story Date: June 26, 2019