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, ...

A deep dive into the history of Santa Barbara’s State Street, including the revitalization projects, and the creation of the ...

California has inspired the works of acclaimed writers John Steinbeck, Mark Twain, Isabel Allende, and Joan Didion. Now, a just-published book features a new generation of creatives ready to tell the ...

When California took its first breath of statehood in 1850, the fledgling state had to quickly find a way to support itself, ...

One of California's largest collections of digitized newspapers, going back nearly 200 years and spanning approximately 54 million articles, could disappear due to gutted state funding. The unexpected ...

"The Journey of Democracy," an exhibit commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, opens Wednesday. Ethan Wolin [email protected] After voting rights protesters were beaten in ...