California’s nonpartisan analysis office has outlined significant issues in historical wildfire policies, implicitly highlighting the state’s role in the devastating Southern California wildfires. The ...

After thousands of homes were destroyed, many are looking for ways to make Los Angeles safer from wildfires. But clearing ...

But wildfire experts say cutting down Southern California's chaparral won't make the region safer from wildfires. In fact, ...

Rain is forecast for later this week, but Phoenix will need more than one storm to offset months of drought. With parched ...

Rosa californica, or the California wild rose, is a beautiful native plant that will add a naturalistic charm to any yard. With vibrant pink flowers in summer and crimson red hips in fall, Rosa ...

When considering shade trees for landscape use, such staple native species as maples, oaks, elms and hornbeams come to mind. Another serviceable choice is the American linden (Tilia americana).

A group of undergraduates at the University of California recently published the results of a multiyear experiment in biodiversity.

A 2019 state law widened districts’ liability for past sexual assaults. A report found that, so far, it spurred $2 billion to ...

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

clean and sow native seeds to grow your own beautiful and beneficial native landscapes. Growing native plants on your farm and garden attracts beneficial insects that help crops thrive. By creating ...

These new roles flip the power dynamic between the California antagonists and their home state. No longer misfits challenging the California status quo, they're about to shape national policy on ...