Treasure hunter Tommy Thompson, who found the "Ship of Gold," was released March 4, 2026, after 10 years in prison, according ...

Forged in San Francisco in 1857 and lost at sea for 130 years, the huge, privately-owned 64-pound “Eureka” bar from the “Ship of Gold,” the SS Central America, is now offered through fractional owners ...

Oregon's diverse geology offers rockhounds opportunities to collect on public lands from the coast to high desert volcanic fields studded with gems.

An effort is underway in California to expand opportunities for hunting and fishing for youth with life-threatening illnesses or who have lost a parent in service to the state or country. Editor’s ...

California ground squirrels exhibit predatory hunting behavior against voles and other creatures at Briones Regional Park in California. California ground squirrels at Briones Regional Park have ...

The Trump administration announced this week that the vice president would help lead a task force targeting fraud in the Golden State. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order naming Vance ...

Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections. The decision from the high court ...

Hand holding a purple geode in a green garden - FotoHelin/Shutterstock This guide highlights accessible, legal locations where enthusiasts can safely hunt for geodes and geode-like formations and take ...

California cops are hunting down a dollar store Jason Statham — or at least a “less attractive version” of him — who allegedly ripped off a Whole Foods for $1,700 worth of caviar last month. “This is ...

California could soon be running short of gasoline, potentially hiking some of the highest gas prices in the country. Refineries in the state have been closing for years with two more set to shutter ...

Hunting geodes in Kentucky is always full of surprises, and this trip was no exception. We cracked open some of the craziest finds to reveal incredible crystals hidden inside. We've been speaking to ...