History – California58

Oct 25, 2026

Newsom Proclaims Larry Itliong Day: How a Filipino American Labor Leader Changed California History

California marks Larry Itliong Day on October 25, 2026. The story of the Filipino American labor leader connects Stockton, Delano and the farmworker movement.

Oct 21, 2026

Barstow Before the Freeways: How Railroads, Mining and Route 66 Built a Mojave Desert City

An official-source history of Barstow: Indigenous Mojave heritage, the Calico mining era, the Santa Fe Railway, Harvey House, Route 66 and city incorporation in 1947.

Historical black-and-white photograph of Mission San Francisco Solano in Sonoma around 1920; not a current photograph.

Oct 20, 2026

Mission San Francisco Solano: California’s Final Mission and Mexican-Era Sonoma

Discover Mission San Francisco Solano in Sonoma, founded 1823: history, Native communities, architectural heritage and visitor information.

1963 archival photograph of the reconstructed Mission San Rafael Arcángel chapel in San Rafael, California, with palm tree.

Oct 20, 2026

Mission San Rafael Arcángel: From Hospital Station to Mission No. 20

Discover Mission San Rafael Arcángel in San Rafael, founded 1817: history, Native communities, architectural heritage and visitor information.

2015 exterior photograph of Mission Santa Inés church and bell tower in Solvang, Santa Barbara County.

Oct 20, 2026

Mission Santa Inés: The Santa Ynez Valley and the 1824 Chumash Uprising

Discover Mission Santa Inés in Solvang, founded 1804: history, Native communities, architectural heritage and visitor information.

Historic white Mission San Luis Rey church and a tall palm tree in Oceanside, California

Oct 20, 2026

Mission San Luis Rey: Oceanside’s King of the Missions and Visitor Guide

Discover Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in Oceanside, founded 1798: history, Native communities, architectural heritage and visitor information.

Oct 20, 2026

Mission San Fernando Rey: The Long Convento and San Fernando Valley

Discover Mission San Fernando Rey de España in Mission Hills, founded 1797: history, Native communities, architectural heritage and visitor information.

Oct 20, 2026

Mission San Miguel Arcángel: Original Murals and Earthquake Recovery

Discover Mission San Miguel Arcángel in San Miguel, founded 1797: history, Native communities, architectural heritage and visitor information.

Oct 20, 2026

Mission San Juan Bautista: Three Aisles Beside the San Andreas Fault

Discover Mission San Juan Bautista in San Juan Bautista, founded 1797: history, Native communities, architectural heritage and visitor information.

Oct 20, 2026

Mission San José: Why This Historic Mission Is in Fremont

Discover Mission San José in Fremont, founded 1797: history, Native communities, architectural heritage and visitor information.