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5 reasons you should not visit Channel Islands National Park (and 5 reasons you absolutely should)

Channel Islands National Park is one of the most unusual parks in the country, and it is not the right fit for every traveler ...

Why California’s Snakes Now Outnumber Some Birds—And What’s Driving the Shift

California’s diverse climate and sprawling urban areas have made the western state an unexpected hotspot for non-native ...

As Altadena’s Trees Fell, So Did the Roots of a Black LA Neighborhood

Photos by Grace Mahoney This story was published in partnership with High Country News. Altadena used to disappear under the ...
DecorHint

Ditch These 12 Outdated Sofa Colors In California For Timeless Choices

California living rooms are evolving, and certain sofa colors that once felt stylish now clash with the state’s light-filled, ...
Milwaukee Magazine

January Gardening: Your Horticultural Hobby Is a Lifesaver

Happy New Year, I hope you survived the holidays and are ready to set the course for a new green year! I’m already laying out ...

Jim Nuccio’s Altadena nursery is a Southern California treasure — for a few more months

His nursery, known for its thousands of camellias and azaleas, was severely damaged in last year’s fires, and now Nuccio is ...
Balcony Garden Web on MSN

21 shade-tolerant flowers perfect for container gardening

Discover 21 best shade flowers for containers that thrive in low light, offer vibrant color, are easy to grow, and bring ...
ABC7 KABC

California's Zone Zero landscaping law sparks debate and concern amongst LA residents

A battle is raging over how to prevent future fires in California, and whether new regulations could help homeowners get ...
GBH

After devastating LA fires, California is drafting nation's toughest rules for homes

California is writing rules to limit plants around buildings to protect them from wildfires, after the Los Angeles fires a ...
City Journal

Firefighters Could Have Prevented the L.A. Wildfires, but California Rules Made Them Save Plants Instead

One year ago, just after midnight on New Year’s Eve, a small brush fire broke out in Topanga State Park above the Pacific Palisades outside Los Angeles. Within hours, the Los Angeles Fire Department ...
Los Angeles Times

A new view of two critical days that set the stage for the devastating Palisades fire

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. An hour after midnight Jan. 1, as a small brush fire blazed across Topanga State Park, a California State Parks ...