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Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

DOGE terminates grant for Bay Area museum that won national award: 'We are scrambling'

The Peralta Hacienda Historical Park's funding is at risk, impacting education about local history for thousands of students.
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

One of California's most historic streets could disappear forever

China Alley's future is uncertain but holds potential for revitalization as a significant landmark.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Opinion: How Los Angeles ended up with the same nickname as the Confederacy

California's 'Southland' nickname reflects a complex history of regional and political polarization rooted in the Civil War era.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Far right and far out: Extremists have a long history in Southern California

RAM exemplifies the persistent presence of white supremacy in California's history, contrary to its progressive image.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Dolores Madrigal, Plaintiff in Landmark Sterilization Case, Dies at 90

Dolores Madrigal's case was instrumental in exposing coercive sterilizations of Latina women, sparking vital reforms in healthcare consent practices.
#gold-rush
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago
LA real estate

Real estate investors scramble for gold in the Mojave Desert

California's Mojave desert is experiencing a new gold rush spurred by high gold prices, revitalizing interest in historic mining towns.
fromSFGATE
6 months ago
Travel

I explored a curious California gold mine on the way to Tahoe

California's Sierra Nevada foothills preserve the haunted legacy of the gold rush through historical sites and intriguing stories, attracting tourists with varied interests.
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago
LA real estate

Real estate investors scramble for gold in the Mojave Desert

California's Mojave desert is experiencing a new gold rush spurred by high gold prices, revitalizing interest in historic mining towns.
fromSFGATE
6 months ago
Travel

I explored a curious California gold mine on the way to Tahoe

California's Sierra Nevada foothills preserve the haunted legacy of the gold rush through historical sites and intriguing stories, attracting tourists with varied interests.
more#gold-rush
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Science

Should Offshore Oil Rigs Be Turned into Artificial Reefs?

California's offshore oil platforms have a limited lifespan, leading to many being shut-in and awaiting decommissioning.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

35 Years Ago Today, the Loma Prieta Earthquake Shook the Bay Area, Took 63 Lives

The Loma Prieta Earthquake significantly impacted California, highlighting the importance of preparedness and changes in urban safety standards.
San Francisco
fromSacramento Bee
7 months ago

1776 letter by Junipero Serra outlined his plan for California missions. It could be yours

A rare 248-year-old letter by Father Junipero Serra, detailing his mission plans, is set for auction in New York City in September 2024.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Three miles of scenic Northern California coastline preserved in major redwoods deal

Save the Redwoods League purchase protects and expands scenic lands around Fort Ross, ensuring the area's historical beauty for future generations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago
Los Angeles

A Northern California's town's name recalls the massacre of Indigenous people. Will changing it bring healing?

Kelseyville's name symbolizes a violent history, prompting a community debate on renaming to honor Indigenous heritage.
California
fromSFGATE
10 months ago

California to return historic amount of land to Native tribe

California returns 2,820 acres of ancestral land to Shasta Indian Nation as the largest land return in state history, part of reconciliation for historical injustices.
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