| U.S. state |
| 31st state |
| Angels' state |
| Rialto locale |
| Orange's place |
| The Golden State |
| The El Dorado State |
| Western U.S. school |
| Its motto is "Eureka |
| Subject of this puzzle |
| Union member since 1850 |
| Home of the "Golden Bears. |
| Home to this puzzle's theme |
| Its flag features a grizzly bear |
| The world's fifth-largest economy |
| Where Gray Davis served as governor |
| State with the largest economy in America |