In the past, it was common for miners to become rich by purchasing overpriced food, supplies, and services from potential employers. The gold rush brought fortunes to Josel Belden as well. San Jose ...

A Rush of Gold Seekers By 1849, the non-native population of California had grown to almost 100,000 people. Nearly two-thirds were Americans. Upon arrival in California, immigrants learned mining ...

Check out the best photos from the 49ers Gold Rush performance with over 500 young cheerleaders taking the field in the team's preseason. Look back at some of the best San Francisco 49ers Gold ...

Miners of all nationalities streamed out of their camps in the woods and mountains. Many headed straight for the gold rush's most ubiquitous forms of entertainment: drinking and gambling.