The discovery of gold in California transformed what would become the most populous state. The quest continues today.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY, Calif. (AP) — A quick-moving wildfire burned homes in a California Gold Rush town settled around 1850 by Chinese miners who were driven out of a nearby camp and the blaze grew without ...

This charming destination in the Sierra Nevada foothills blends Gold Rush history, small-town character, and colorful fall ...

One of nearly two dozen fires burning across Northern California on Wednesday scorched homes in a Gold Rush town settled in the 1850s by thousands of Chinese miners who had faced discrimination and ...

California's rich history includes a fascinating chapter of the Old West and mining towns that played a significant role in shaping the state's identity. From the Gold Rush era to the Wild West days, ...

The Gold Rush state adopted the nation's toughest restrictions on open-pit metallic mining Thursday. The industry said the new restrictions will virtually eliminate large-scale gold mines in ...