1. California was admitted to the Union on November 14, 1850, making it the 31st state in the United States.

2. On November 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges became the first African American child to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Although this event did not take place in California, it inspired similar efforts to improve integration in California schools during the civil rights movement.

3. On November 14, 2008, NASA's Mars Lander, Phoenix, made a soft landing on the planet's surface. The mission was conducted in part by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.

4. On November 14, 2018, wildfires broke out in various parts of California, including the Camp Fire and the Woolsey Fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and caused multiple fatalities.

5. November 14 is also recognized as National Pickle Day in the United States, and California is home to many pickle producers and enthusiasts. The state's vibrant agriculture industry allows for the creation of locally sourced pickles using a variety of crops, such as cucumbers, beets, and jalapeños.