Discover California's rich history, from Native American tribes and Spanish missions to the Gold Rush and its admission as a state. Explore key details about its geography, major industries like ...

California history is often thought of as synonymous with the railroad and the gold rush, but Black history is not. “Black ...

Prospectors came to Nevada City for gold, but the forested community has become an enduring oasis for artists, musicians, and ...

Deep in the California desert near Yuma, the ruins of Hedges—later Tumco—whisper stories of gold rush glory. Once home to ...

Discover the iconic foods and drinks that started in California and went on to become favorites across the country—and the ...

Once a lifeline for gold seekers and soldiers, California’s Highway S-2 is more than just a scenic drive. From desert crossings to mountain views, this route traces the footsteps of pioneers, warriors ...

"To be part of that ongoing history of something that goes back to the very beginning of California, that was always an ...

(FOX40.COM) — Hundreds of thousands of immigrants descended upon Northern California during the height of the 1848 Gold Rush, and among them were thousands of Jewish pioneers. It’s a history ...

One of the Rock Hill region’s biggest businesses turns rocks into gold. Increasingly, Haile Gold Mine also produces green — ...

Not surprisingly, the Gold Rush led to the founding of the oldest congregations in the Golden State. That includes Temple ...

Completion of the land-back conservation deal along the lower Klamath River is being called the largest in California history ...