The State of California, one of the most well known and prosperous states in the United States, has been a part of the union since September 9, 1850.
California is located in the west of the country, bordered by Oregon to the north and Mexico to the south. It also has a coastline along the Pacific Ocean to the west.
The state of California is home to 39,538,223 people, based on data from 2020. This makes it the most populated state in the U.S., followed by Texas and Florida.
The 10 main counties are Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Sacramento County, Contra Costa County, and Fresno County. The 10 main cities are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, and Anaheim.
Vital records in California are kept at CA Department of Public Health. The office has maintained vital event records since July 1905.