With the threat of political violence at unprecedented levels, state and federal GOP candidates are openly sharing racist, pro-militia, anti-vaccine, sexist, antisemitic, and secessionist views.

This boggy and beautiful destination, protected since 1976 and traversed by trails, is home to the striking, insect-eating California pitcher plant (Darlingtonia californica), as well as orchids, lilies, ferns, and more. (Heads-up: Be prepared for unpaved roads.) Blackhawk Creek Road, Quincy. 530-283-0555. fs.usda.gov The miniature manzanitas, pines, and cypresses in this unique preserve may be hundreds of years old but are curiously kid-sized thanks to soils up to 1,000 times more acidic than other forests. Learn about their special adaptations on the Discovery Trail boardwalk. 8001 CA-1, Little River. (707) 937-0851. $10 vehicle day fee. parks.ca.gov...

You could say this whole dust-up was a case of mistaken identity: The “weeds” that Code Compliance objected to were Stipa pulchra, the official state grass

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Nancee Wells, a field guide in the Dana Point/Laguna Beach area, sent me an email asking about the fire resistance of California native plants. Although

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So here’s the truth about California native plant landscapes: Without careful planning, they can get a little drab, especially in the summer when many go

Gardening involves a short list of objectives: landscape beauty, drought tolerance, fire resistance (for vulnerable areas), and the enjoyment of gardening.

The summer of 2024 was California’s hottest on record. Did you struggle to keep your plants adequately watered? Did your water bills skyrocket? Did some

The Board unanimously approved Supervisor Horvath’s policy to require native California plants (70% target) on county‑operated facilities, update contracting and training requirements, and restrict certain artificial turf; staff outlined implementation supports including contractor capacity and staff training.

ProPublica conducted a new analysis that shows the court is deciding more consequential rulings than ever before in largely unsigned orders with little to no explanation.

Mitchell’s attack on early voting offers a stark reminder of the right’s remarkable zeal to abolish almost any form of voting that expands access.

The Justice Department has been ordered to either unredact names of “potential co-conspirators” mentioned in certain Epstein files by next Thursday.