In the world of precious metals, fractional gold coins present an interesting opportunity for investors. While gold has long been a stable asset and a hedge against inflation, the question remains ...

Sandwiched between the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the Civil War in 1861, the California Gold Rush is considered by many historians to be the most significant event of the first half of the ...

An astounding amount of gold was pulled from the ground during the California gold rush. In 1852 the take for the year was $80 million ($1.9 billion in 2005 dollars). This map shows some of the ...

Waiting, then, would be a mistake. And if you can't afford to buy in at today's prices, it may be worth considering a smaller amount of fractional gold. This will allow you to add the protection ...

Coloma, California Begin at the epicenter of the California Gold Rush, where James Marshall first glimpsed gold in the South Fork of the American River, starting the California Gold Rush of 1849.

After a two-year pre-order program, the first batch of new black-and-gold California license plates in nearly 50 years are making their way to drivers. The tags start at $50 and can be ordered for ...

California houses are the product of a state that has been something of an incubator ... Jonathan Bell has written for Wallpaper* magazine since 1999, covering everything from architecture and ...

Did you know that close to a third of bachelor’s degree recipients at the University of California started their higher ed journey at a California community college? A brand-new online hub is a ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The price of gold today, as of 8:17 am ET, was $2,677 per ounce. That’s up 0.49% from yesterday’s gold price of $2,664.

Before graduating from a California high school, students must complete a minimum of 13 state-mandated courses, including three years of English, two years of math and two years of science.

SUTTER CREEK – A historic commercial building in a California gold rush town went up in flames early Friday morning, officials said. The fire broke out at the former Palace Restaurant along Main ...