California History
Stay informed on California history with California Today’s in-depth stories, archival photos, and analysis. California’s past runs from its Indigenous nations and Spanish missions through the Gold Rush, statehood, and the rise of Hollywood and Silicon Valley, and it still shapes the state’s landmarks, landscapes, and politics today. Our hub explores the people, places, and events behind the Golden State, from the building of its icons to the historical precedents behind today’s headlines.
