When was the California petition for statehood?

The California petition for statehood was submitted on January 13, 1850, during the period following the Gold Rush when the population surged. The petition was part of the broader efforts to establish California as a state, leading to its admission to the Union on September 9, 1850, as the 31st state. This was a significant moment in U.S. history, contributing to the ongoing debates over slavery and state rights.