Photo credit: Houston M Photography: houstonmphoto.com/ Miss California 2026 Sharlize True Trujillo Named Third Runner-Up at 99th Miss America Competition September 6, 2026 — Sharlize True Trujillo, Miss California, was named Third Runner-Up at the 99th Miss America competition, representing California among 52 delegates from the 50 states, District of Columbia, and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Trujillo advanced through multiple rounds of competition to earn a coveted position in the Top Five...

Thanks to the efforts of our partners at Scholarship Associates and the efforts and donations in support of our 2026 delegates, the Miss California Organization is proud to announce that we will be awarding $73,000 at Miss California 2026! See the full breakdown of awards below. Who Will She Be? Join us live in Fresno- Purchase your tickets here, and don't forget about our Golden State Fundraising Gala, featuring the 2nd annual Mr. California competition. And since you're here - vote your...

Miss California Competition Returns to Fresno in 2026 State Pageant to Take the Stage at the Saroyan Theatre, June 15–20, 2026 FRESNO, CA — The Miss California Organization is proud to announce its return to Fresno, California, the pageant’s historic home from 1994 through 2022. The 2026 Miss California Competition will take place June 15–20, 2026, at the iconic Saroyan Theatre in downtown Fresno, bringing the excitement, elegance, and empowerment of live pageantry back to Fresno. Fresno...