The series ran for 24 seasons[1] beginning in 1991, and was produced and hosted by Huell Howser in collaboration with KCET, Los Angeles.
The series ceased production when Howser retired in November 2012, shortly before his death on January 7, 2013,[2] although episodes continue to be shown on KCET and are featured on the page at the station's website about his shows.
The minimal production allowed locations and people to remain the focal point of the program.
Howser's archives are now housed at Chapman University in Orange, California, and can be streamed online.
[4] California's Gold is divided into 24 seasons of varying lengths (plus specials), comprising 443 episodes.