This winter's flooding in Northern California has done more than bring relief after years of drought; it's created the prospect of the best gold prospecting in 20 years. Gold hunters in the area ...

In fact, connecting with the area's colorful history is what he likes best about mining. Dods' fellow club member Ed Ebbit said his mother had won the local speed gold panning contest for 13 years.

Jan. 24 is the anniversary of the discovery of gold by James Marshall at Johann Sutter’s mill in 1848. Once word about Marshall’s findings got out, California became known around the world.

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The gold rush has returned as people from around the world converge onto Placerville for the gold panning championships. Skip to content. NOWCAST KCRA 3 News at 8am.

Jan. 24 is the anniversary of the discovery of gold by James Marshall at Johann Sutter’s mill in 1848. Once word about Marshall’s findings got out, California became known around the world.