California's rich history includes a fascinating chapter of the Old West and mining towns that played a significant role in shaping the state's identity. From the Gold Rush era to the Wild West days, ...

Gold mining has been part of the American story for more than two centuries and it remains an important industry today.

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

COLOMA, CA ‒ Ankle-deep in a stream, James W. Marshall bent over and grabbed a shiny object that caught his eye. He placed it on a rock and began striking it with another. The shiny material pounded ...

TUOLUMNE COUNTY, Calif. (AP) — A quick-moving wildfire burned homes in a California Gold Rush town settled around 1850 by Chinese miners who were driven out of a nearby camp and the blaze grew without ...

High in the remote hills of eastern California, a town sits perfectly still, caught in a moment that never moved forward.

CHINESE CAMP, Calif. — One of nearly two dozen fires burning across Northern California on Wednesday scorched homes in a Gold Rush town settled in the 1850s by thousands of Chinese miners driven out ...

If you’re into history, especially the Gold Rush era, California has some incredible towns that bring the past to life. These places offer a glimpse into the lives of miners, settlers, and merchants ...

CHINESE CAMP, Calif. (AP) — One of nearly two dozen fires burning across Northern California on Wednesday scorched homes in a Gold Rush town settled in the 1850s by thousands of Chinese miners who had ...