From moonshots to counterculture, a restless state keeps reinventing itself.
Meet the voices behind a state shaped by space science, Silicon Valley, Hollywood, surfing, protest, and environmental change. This series reveals how California became a place where bold ideas, social upheaval, and cultural invention collide. Sign up to see how one state helped redefine modern life.
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Frequently asked questions
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California is a Curiosity Original, exclusive to Curiosity Stream.
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