Historically—in 1838 Mexican Governor Juan B. Alvarado thought about making California an independent nation—He even designed a flag. A white field with a single Big Red five pointed star. The red star is found on the California State Flag today—Maybe the Alvarado flag can be recycled again for the new independent Republic of California? Its a bit like the Bonny Blue Flag—White star on a blue field. If other states join in the Rebellion (Oregon? Washington? Nevada? Idaho? New Mexico, Arizona) More red stars could be added to the new Pacific Republic. Maybe seek help from China? Or help Hawaii become a kingdom again? What ever they do—It will be short lived!
California was its own nation for a whole 25 days in 1846.
The Bear Flag with one star and a grizzly bear flew over the California Republic.