Interstate 15 on ramp sign in the Mojave Desert. Interstate 15 is a major highway in the western United States. It begins near the U.S. – Mexico border in San…
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A still from the American film “The Call of the North” (1914) with Robert Edeson and Winifred Kingston. Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures. The San Bernardino Mountains played an important…
Samuel Merrill. In the 1800s, newly constructed railroads from the East Coast made travel to the West Coast quicker, safer and more affordable. The emerging citrus industry helped make Southern…
Tom Schofield. For more than a century, rumors of gold veins, rivers of gold and lost treasure have lured prospectors to the Mojave Desert. Among the most enduring legends is…
The Kite-Shaped Track. In the late 19th century, railroads played a central role in shaping the growth of Southern California. Among the most notable developments was the Kite Shaped Track,…
Lewis Jacobs’ San Bernardino store. This is the story of Lewis Jacobs, who helped establish one of the first small businesses in San Bernardino County. In 1850, he came to…
Town of Apple Valley clock tower. The town of Apple Valley is located in the High Desert region of San Bernardino County. Human history in the area dates back to…
WASP members who flew military aircraft. Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements of women who have broken the glass ceiling. One inspiring story comes from the…
Prado Regional Park in Chino. Major floods along the Santa Ana River in 1937 and 1938 prompted Congress to direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to design and construct…
San Bernardino in 1862. Mormon settlers came to Southern California in 1851 because they saw the region as a valuable source of food for Salt Lake City. One of the…
