These tall trees may be iconic of LA but they helped fuel the wildfires that leveled whole neighborhoods earlier this year.

But a one-acre residence on a quiet country lane in Walnut Creek, 25 miles east of the San Francisco, is home to a thriving palm tree garden ... cooler than much of California.

Three highly attractive palms are generally considered fire-safe as long as their dry fronds are removed in a timely manner.

You will stand among giant redwoods in Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve, an underrated forest in Northern California.

As the fires that ravaged Los Angeles in January ebbed, many trees were left standing next to burnt down homes. Here’s why.

Do you wonder why Northern California has palm trees? Or why you might have to spend an evening tactfully battling your local crows? Introducing Bee Curious : A new community-powered project in ...