Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.

After causing mayhem on the East Coast, the spongy creature has infiltrated parts of Northern and Southern California.

The West Coast may soon face an invasion of a destructive pest that decimates forests and lowers property values.

Oaktree Capital Group LLC co-founder Howard Marks says investors who made a fortune in the era of easy money should not expect the same strategies to deliver such exceptional returns in the future.

Both squirrels and jays help to plant more oaks by caching them and not retrieving all of them. Oaks are important trees in ...

The discovery of a new species of the manzanita plant found only in San Luis Obispo County could challenge the controversial ...

On Tuesday, the Planning Committee recommended permitting the demolition of a heritage home, so long as the developer ...

The orchard at the end of Madsen Lane in Sebastopol looks feral. Its apple trees, planted in the 1950s, are sparse; the gaping yards between them make it clear that many have died. Woodpeckers have ...

Pop across Highway 37 (enjoying the bird-filled Napa-Sonoma Marshes along the way) and in 30 minutes you’re in another avian ...

Desiring a more local taste of Big Easy life during Super Bowl week? There's plenty to explore both in and outside the city center.

Welcome to Topanga, California, a charming small town that’s perfect for weekend getaways and a breath of fresh mountain air.