The flag of Cerritos, California, is a blue background with a gold five-pointed star in the top-left corner, the city's seal, and a green hill at the bottom. Inside of the seal is a stylized "C", surrounded by the words "CITY OF CERRITOS", "INCORPORATED APRIL 24, 1956".
Symbolism[]
The blue represents the clear blue skies of Southern California's year-round mild climate. The green symbolizes Cerritos as a "Tree City" and depicts its healthy environment. The curved bar across the bottom of the flag reflects the beautiful landscape of the City, and represents the English translation of Cerritos, meaning "little hills." The star relates to the State of California flag and symbolizes Cerritos as a shining example of a great place to live. The gold city logo represents the established identity of the city.