So much of California's history is preserved in Old Sacramento. The area is considered a National Historic Landmark.

DATES BACK TO 178 YEARS THIS WEEK, WHEN JAMES MARSHALL FOUND FLECKS OF GOLD ALONG THE SOUTH FORK OF THE AMERICAN RIVER. JANUARY 24TH, 1848. HE'S STANDING DOWN THERE, LOOKS DOWN AT HIS FEET, AND ...

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, California saw some of its famed structures burn. A spate of lighting strikes this week ignited a series of wildfires in the Sierra Nevada foothills, including one that damaged multiple ...

On January 24, 1848, a discovery along the banks of Sutter’s Creek in California changed the course of American history. James W. Marshall ,an American carpenter and sawmill operator, was examining ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Western author and historian John Boessenecker has produced an instant classic with his new book “Bring Me The Head of Joaquin Murrieta.” While his subject ...

It’s a dish steeped in Gold Rush history — and depending on your palate, it might be one of the most unusual, or flat-out off-putting, meals in California cuisine. The combo? Eggs, bacon and fried ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jan. 24, 1848, marked the start of the famous California Gold Rush. 50 people in baseball you need to know for 2026, Opening Day ...