More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, some Americans are still digging for riches all over California.

On the morning of Jan. 24, 1848, James Marshall made a discovery that would forever change the trajectory of California. In a creek near the town of Coloma, a remote community wedged in the foothills ...

Between 1848 and 1855, California produced an estimated 750,000 pounds of gold. After that the take gradually declined, and by the end of the decade it was over. But not its impact: The Gold Rush may ...

The society faced financial challenges that were exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Its nearly 600,000 items stretch ...

On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was found in California's American River. Mormon pioneers, members of Mormon Battalion were among the ...

Stockton's very history is indelibly tied to the Gold Rush. One hundred and seventy-seven years later, California continues to lead the U.S. in gold production and discovery. The spirit of the ...

Searching for gold in America with a metal detector is a favorite pastime for thousands who dream of striking it rich.

Welcome to January 24, a day that has witnessed a multitude of significant events throughout history, shaping politics, ...