CHINESE CAMP, California (Reuters) -A cluster of lightning-sparked wildfires raged across portions of two Northern California counties on Wednesday, forcing widespread evacuations and engulfing part ...

Fires sparked by lightning strikes that hit California early Tuesday razed over 13,000 acres in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, officials said. By Yan Zhuang Thomas Fuller and Amy Graff Scores of ...

California’s Gold Country is rich in history and natural beauty. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, these small towns offer a glimpse into the past along with a vibrant community feel. Whether ...

Here is a travel guide to the best things to do in Gold Country, California. Discover the highlights of Tuolumne County including what to do, where to eat and the best places to stay. From incredible ...

TUOLUMNE COUNTY — A quick-moving wildfire burned homes in a California Gold Rush town settled around 1850 by Chinese miners who were driven out of a nearby camp and the blaze grew without containment ...