Monterey County holds a unique place in California history and played a foundational role in the state’s birth. Here’s what’s ...

UC Riverside is the repository of the California Digital Newspaper Collection and this story is gleaned from its archives.

Nestled in California's Sierra Nevada mountains is a former mining town with an unusual name and past that will pique any history lover's interest.

San Francisco has the oldest high school in California, but other schools throughout the state follow closely behind.

California has a long history of tsunamis reaching its coast, and in some cases they’ve turned deadly.

Sacramento’s James A. Fisher preserved Black California’s history, including the Great Migration westward. and inspired generations through his teaching and community work.

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