‘‘It must be gold.” The discovery of gold in Colma in January 1848 set off one of the world’s greatest gold rushes.

An article introducing me and my post-Chronicle days to Vacaville Reporter readers.

The fruit industry thrived in the Vacaville Township as the area’s major economy between 1875 and 1915.

The majority of people who came to California did not find wealth in the Gold Rush but rather in agriculture.

Charles Smith stole a “well-known” horse named Barney, a buggy, harness and saddle. Value: $700.

This is an archive of the History Column “Echos Of Solano’s Past” written by Kristin Delaplane Conti for the Vacaville Reporter. These articles were written weekly during a four-year span. Kristin retired from the column on September 26th, 1999. Click HERE …

This is an archive of the History Column “Echos Of Solano’s Past” written by Kristin Delaplane Conti for the Vacaville Reporter. These articles were written weekly during a four-year span. Kristin retired from the column on September 26th, 1999. Click HERE …

This is an archive of the History Column “Echos Of Solano’s Past” written by Kristin Delaplane Conti for the Vacaville Reporter. These articles were written weekly during a four-year span. Kristin retired from the column on September 26th, 1999. Click HERE …

This is an archive of the History Column “Echos Of Solano’s Past” written by Kristin Delaplane Conti for the Vacaville Reporter. These articles were written weekly during a four-year span. Kristin retired from the column on September 26th, 1999. Click …