Albert Maver Winn, a name synonymous with California's mid-19th-century historical tapestry, stands out not just for his ...

This weekend, you can step back in time to California’s gold rush era. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and Gold ...

On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was found in California's American River. Mormon pioneers, members of Mormon Battalion were among the ...

Welcome to January 24, a day that has witnessed a multitude of significant events throughout history, shaping politics, ...

On Jan. 24, 1848, James W. Marshall found a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in northern California, a discovery that sparked the ...

Columbia was once known as the “Gem of the Southern Mines,” and at its peak, it was home to a bustling population of 6,000 ...

We’re about to embark on a journey that’ll transport you straight to the Wild West, and you won’t even need a time machine.

Between 1848 and 1855, California produced an estimated 750,000 pounds of gold. After that the take gradually declined, and ...

More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, some Americans are still digging for riches all over California.

A new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, exploding in size and forcing tens of thousands of people to ...

Donald Trump stokes fears about Beijing’s influence in Panama, but thousands of Chinese gave their lives to build canal and ...

Donald Trump stokes fears about Beijing’s influence in Panama, but thousands of Chinese gave their lives to build canal and ...