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

We humans, if we are to live intentional and thoughtful lives, almost always return to a series of timeless questions: Who are we? Where did we come from? Where are we going? To answer those questions ...

If you’re planning a trip to California, you won’t want to miss out on the state’s rich history and fascinating landmarks. From the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the historic Alcatraz Island, ...

Voters approved the creation of the county of Riverside in 1893 from portions of San Bernardino and San Diego counties, and just like that, the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs were within the newly ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In one version of U.S. history, California is a place where slavery was ...

When California took its first breath of statehood in 1850, the fledgling state had to quickly find a way to support itself, and myriad new taxes were instituted. In 1850, there was no federal income ...