LA Times Today: Patt Says: Southern California found gold first, and we’re still looking
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California’s early statehood was defined by the gold rush that started in the late 1840s, giving us the name “49ers.” Miners hoping to strike it rich flocked to Northern California from around the world.
But, as L.A. Times Patt Morrison writes, gold was actually discovered in SoCal first, and a new gold rush could bring another boom to this area.
Here’s what Patt says.
But, as L.A. Times Patt Morrison writes, gold was actually discovered in SoCal first, and a new gold rush could bring another boom to this area.
Here’s what Patt says.