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 ...

Because of the visions of William Heath Davis, Jr. and later, Alonzo Horton, we can all enjoy America’s Finest City.

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 ...

Evangeline's Costume Mansion is a historic gem along the waterfront where the Gold Rush boomed and where California's story is carved into cobblestone streets and wooden sidewalks.

On March 1, 1890, the California Supreme Court, in Wysinger vs. Crookshank, reversed the lower court decision and ordered that 12-year-old Arthur Wysinger be admitted to Visalia's regular school ...

Plan the perfect trip to this historic Gold Rush town near Yosemite, the most popular national park in California.

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That’s the everyday reality in Grass Valley, California. Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada, this Gold Rush-era treasure has somehow maintained its small-town soul while adding just ...