#california-history

#california-history

Writing a memoir is seen as both selfish and selfless.

California has a rich history that should be documented and shared. [ more ]

Central Valley is a setting for books on California Reading List.

Diverse perspectives of California captured in recommended books. [ more ]

Diverse book recommendations for California Reading List.

Readers' positive feedback on recent additions to the list. [ more ]

The Diego Rivera mural at the City Club of San Francisco depicts the Spirit of California and the state's history.

Rivera's mural is based on a 16th-century novel featuring Queen Calafia, believed to be inspired by a real Muslim queen, Sayyida al Hurra. [ more ]

The Los Lagos Golf Course in San Jose is home to red foxes that are notorious for stealing items from golfers, including phones and wallets.

The red foxes at Los Lagos Golf Course have a historical presence in California dating back to the 1800s when they were brought for fur farming and hunting purposes. [ more ]

Historical connection between slavery and homelessness in California

Need for addressing systemic racism and compensating Black people for the harms of slavery [ more ]