With the beginning of Spanish colonization in 1769, the lives of the Indians of California changed drastically. The Spanish mission system, established along the Pacific Coast, required that local ...
Nearly 30 years ago, Markus Bokisch illegally imported vine California from Spain and reignited a Spanish wine movement in ...
Long before Napa made California wine famous, the roots of California wine were planted—literally—by Franciscan missionaries along the California Mission Trail. ByLayne Randolph, Contributor. Forbes ...
California’s missions are some of the oldest landmarks that hold stories from the state’s early days. These sites give you a ...
This basket by Juana Basilia Sitmelelene (Chumash), created 1815–1822 at Mission San Buenaventura, incorporates Spanish coin designs with traditional Chumash basketry. When viewing this basket, ...
Explore California's early history, from Spanish colonization and its impact on Native Americans to American expansion. Featuring Sutter, Sloat and Vallejo. Newsom slammed for ignoring voters and ...