More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, fueling Stockton's rapid growth, many are still digging for riches all over California.

But in the push for cleaner energy sources, coal, known as the dirtiest fossil fuel, has fallen out of favor. In 2013, at the urging of Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), Nevada lawmakers passed a bill requiring ...

The gold also fired up the U.S. economy and fueled wild dreams like the construction of a cross-country railroad line. When the United States and Mexico went to war in 1846, California was under ...

Best bets Delta sturgeon leading the parade, Steve Mitchell said. Don Pedro multi-species bite going, Monte Smith reported.

Today, most of the meteorite is on display at the California State Minerals and Mining Museum in Mariposa, writes.

Explore the history of the gold rush era in Northern California's charming Gold Country. Grass Valley and Nevada City, about 60 miles north of Sacramento, offer a unique mix of modern luxury and ...

The NFL is stenciling “Choose Love” in the back of one of the end zones at the Superdome for the Super Bowl on Sunday in an ...

Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his conviction for accepting bribes of gold and ...

Skiing across the pond is a refreshing alternative to the Alps, here’s everything you need to know before heading stateside ...

USA Baseball today named the coaching staff for the 2025 12U National Team, led by Bryan Madsen, who is tabbed manager for ...

Here’s a selection of 20 world class Pinot Noir wines from Oregon and California, each awarded gold medals by Decanter and other international wine competitions.

American carpenter and sawmill operator James Wilson Marshall discovered gold in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. The discovery‚ facilitated by Native American guides who knew ...