The California Gold Rush of the mid-1800s transformed the United States population as gold seekers ventured out to the West Coast in search of the precious metal in the Golden State's rivers and ...

It’s a balmy day in Jamestown, in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, and the second-generation miner is ...

Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Placer County were closed after a big rig caught fire Tuesday. Video released by the ...

For rich California Gold Rush history and a lush recreation area filled with trails and wildlife, plan a trip to this ...

Flames and smoke from the Dutch Fire are visible in Cal Fire surveillance cameras near Gold Run on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The Dutch Fire, which sparked in Nevada County, has prompted the mandatory ...

With the record rainfall over the winter and wildfires of recent years, treasure hunters are again combing the loosened rocks and soil of California for gold, according to reports. The original Gold ...