We humans, if we are to live intentional and thoughtful lives, almost always return to a series of timeless questions: Who are we? Where did we come from? Where are we going? To answer those questions ...

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. From the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the historic Alcatraz Island, ...

Voters approved the creation of the county of Riverside in 1893 from portions of San Bernardino and San Diego counties, and just like that, the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs were within the newly ...

When California took its first breath of statehood in 1850, the fledgling state had to quickly find a way to support itself, and myriad new taxes were instituted. In 1850, there was no federal income ...