On the morning of Jan. 24, 1848, James Marshall made a discovery that would forever change the trajectory of California. In a creek near the town of Coloma, a remote community wedged in the foothills ...

You don't need to turn to prospecting to see the benefits the shiny metal can bring.

The California Gold Rush of the mid-1800s transformed the United States population as gold seekers ventured out to the West Coast in search of the precious metal in the Golden State's rivers and ...

DAY THAT’S AT 10:00. THE EVENTS, BY THE WAY, ARE FREE. WELL, NOW TO OUR EXPLORER OUTDOORS. TODAY IN CALIFORNIA’S GOLD RUSH, HISTORY COMES TO LIFE WITH THIS WEEKEND IN THE SIERRA FOOTHILLS. KCRA 3’S ...

Coloma, Calif. — 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 ...

San Diego became known for its beaches, research labs, and urban growth, the mountains to the east briefly thrived with the promise of gold.

The American blue jean was created in 1873 by tailor Jacob Davis, who patented the design with Levi Strauss, founder of the ...

Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare $20 “double eagle” gold coin at a Southern California auction house Tuesday afternoon, but only one walked away victorious after ...

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, ...

Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare $20 "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house Tuesday afternoon, but only one walked away victorious after ...