As Michael Hiltzik considered writing a new chronicle of California, he examined the region’s past five centuries in search of a fresh perspective. “I pitched it as a look at what California had ...

If you’re planning a trip to California, you won’t want to miss out on the state’s rich history and fascinating landmarks.

As the birthplace of California statehood, Monterey celebrated the Golden State’s 175th anniversary with historic tributes, civic pride, and reflections from locals and visitors alike. As the ...

When California took its first breath of statehood in 1850, the fledgling state had to quickly find a way to support itself, ...

"The Journey of Democracy," an exhibit commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, opens Wednesday. Ethan Wolin [email protected] After voting rights protesters were beaten in ...

On this day in 1941, descendants of early California pioneers gathered at the foot of the Grapevine to honor a key piece of local ...

Every November, communities across the United States observe National Native American Heritage Month — a time to reflect, ...

Heading several miles slightly southeast of North Fork in Madera County will lead you to a unique destination: the geographic center of California. If you search it on Google Maps, you’ll see an ...

BE LYING TO CONGRESS. WELL, TROPICAL CYCLONES AREN’T A REGULAR PART OF CALIFORNIA’S WEATHER, BUT IF ONE COMES OUR WAY, IT’S MOST LIKELY TO HAPPEN IN SEPTEMBER. AND METEOROLOGIST HEATHER WALDMAN SHOWS ...

The two biggest states in the union have been feuding for decades. And, yes, it’s gotten as petty as you’d expect. 1994: George W. Bush wins the gubernatorial election with a televised promise not to ...