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

TIME HIGH. AND THAT MEANS PLACES HERE IN CALIFORNIA ARE SEEING AN INCREASE IN PEOPLE SELLING AND LOOKING FOR GOLD. KCRA 3’S RYAN CURRY WENT TO AN OLD GOLD MINING TOWN WHERE EXPERTS SAY IT FEELS LIKE A ...

Environmental advocates and local tribes in Inyo County are rallying against a proposed gold mining project that threatens to upend an expanse of California’s high desert near Death Valley National ...