The Miss California 2026 pageant has returned to Fresno after hopping cities for the last couple of years. Throughout the week, 38 women will compete for the title of Miss California while 25 teens compete for the title of Miss California Teen.
The Miss California competition is affiliated with the Miss America Organization, which has rebranded itself in recent years as a scholarship competition rather than a traditional beauty pageant. Still, pageant elements of the competition remain, such as a red carpet walk, an on-stage interview, and a talent performance…