On March 9, 1802, Francisco López, the man credited with California’s first documented gold discovery in Placerita Canyon, was born. López was born on March 9, 1802. Mission records show he was baptized as a newborn at Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, placing him among the early generations of Cal ifornios born during the Spanish colonial era. ... The post Today In SCV History: March 9, 1802 – Placerita Canyon Gold Discoverer Francisco López Born appeared first on KHTS Radio. ...read more read less