California has a long history of tsunamis reaching its coast, and in some cases they've turned deadly. Here's a look back at tsunamis that have impacted the California coastline. Crescent City in ...

James A. Fisher was one of the first historians to document Black California history, Fisher co-founded ethnic studies programs and youth schools rooted in cultural pride. His legacy lives through ...

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, ...

More than a thousand students from across California gathered in Sacramento from May 2 through May 4 to showcase months of extensive historical research and analysis at History Day California. As a ...

For millions of Californians, 2025 was a year marred by devastating natural disasters. The Palisades and Eaton Fires, which broke out only a week into the year, consumed tens of thousands of acres ...

THE SIGNING OF CALIFORNIA'S CONSTITUTION REALLY SHOWS YOU THE RICH HISTORY OF MONTEREY.## NAT POP- PERFORMANCE 176 YEARS OF RICH HISTORY HERE IN MONTEREY COUNTY NAT POP OCTOBER 13TH, 1849 MARKS THE ...

Well, next, we look at the first, at the history of the first California state legislature, the issue that divided them, and why we know so much about the first session. This week marks 176 years ...