California became the 31st state on September 9, 1850. Sacramento is the state capital. There are currently 58 counties each with a courthouse.

Click on a county below to learn more:
California Supreme Court – San Francisco
California Supreme Court Branch – Sacrament
District Court of Appeal – Fresno ( 5th District )
District Court of Appeal – Los Angeles ( 2nd District )
District Court of Appeal – Riverside ( 4th District – Division 2 )
District Court of Appeal – Sacramento ( 3rd District )
District Court of Appeal – San Diego ( 4th District – Division 1 )
District Court of Appeal – San Francisco ( 1st District )
District Court of Appeal – San Jose ( 6th District )
District Court of Appeal – Santa Ana ( 4th District – Division 3 )
District Court of Appeal – Ventura ( 2nd District )
Highest Point – Mount Whitney ( 14,495 feet ) is located in Inyo County and Tulare County
Lowest Point – Death Valley ( – 280 feet ) is located in Inyo County
Oldest Courthouse - Mariposa County (1855)
Oldest Former Courthouse - Shasta County (1855)
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State Capitol – Sacramento

Old Governor Mansion – Sacramento