California’s fall foliage doesn’t get the same reputation as New England’s, which is exactly why Nevada City tends to ...

Beneath California’s Folsom Lake lies the remains of Mormon Island, once one of the state’s most important early Gold Rush ...

A new book by historian Nathaniel Philbrick makes the case that the James Marshall’s 1848 discovery set in motion events from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On the morning of Jan. 24, 1848, James Marshall made a discovery that would forever change the trajectory of California. In a ...

Historians are revealing the hidden contributions of Black Americans who sought fortune in the California Gold Rush.

James Marshalls discovery of gold in California in 1848 triggered a massive Gold Rush that changed the state and influenced ...

In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders ...

A Mount Shasta artist known for his multimedia exhibit about the contributions of Black people during California’s Gold Rush is about to premier his new movie on the topic. Filmed in Siskiyou County, ...

Visitors will be able to explore, try out historic food and drink at August’s “San Francisco Historium Spotlight” ...

Nearly two centuries after California's initial gold rush in the mid-19th century, the state continues to lead the nation in gold production and discovery, according to a new report. By far, the ...