Ken Murphy

Dec 20, 2024 | newgeography.com | Ken Murphy |Marshall Toplansky

by Ken Murphy and Marshall Toplansky 12/20/2024 In popular myth, California has been America’s land of opportunity since its founding. In 1849, California built its reputation around its rich vein of gold in Sierra Nevada. From precious metals, California pivoted its focus towards innovation, initially in agriculture, oil and later in the new business of motion pictures.