Man shot and killed by Downey police after allegedly setting off fireworks
A man was fatally shot Saturday by Downey police after he reportedly set off fireworks in his backyard, authorities said.…
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Empty Los Angeles lot transformed into lush, water-efficient flower farm
Kathleen Ferguson took a pair of pruning shears from a mailbox nailed to a garden bed and bent down to…
What a naturalist's study reveals about Los Angeles wildlife
Book Review Unnatural Habitat: The Native and Exotic Wildlife of Los Angeles By Craig StanfordHeyday: 264 pages, $24If you buy…
They planted a DIY native garden with love, trial and error.
Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles' past. In these seriesWe highlight patios with alternative low-water landscaping built for the…
Amy Tan goes from novelist to naturalist in her California garden
Book Review The Backyard Bird Chronicles By Amy TanKnopf: 320 pages, $35If you buy books linked to on our site,…
Vince Skelly's handcrafted woodwork is functional art
Walking through the garden of the designer and sculptor Vince Skelly The Claremont House is a different local sensory experience.…
9 people died in the huge California storm.
State officials have reported that nine people across California died in the largest storm of the season, a major atmospheric…
Shag Transforms Mid-Century Modern Home in Palm Springs
In a neighborhood full of homogeneous mid-century modern residences, Brandon McBurney's Palm Springs home stands out thanks to its 10-foot-tall…