Chipmunk

I love these little guys. Nice spotting.

Lovely spotting.

This is too cool. ")

It is not an eastern chipmunk if you saw it in California. I would say its a golden-mantled ground squirrel, usually larger and don't have stripes on the face. Did you find it in a mountainous area?

Bahaha!!! Too cute! Did he ride home in your bag? Lol

Awesome