Spruce bark beetles don’t just tolerate their host tree’s chemical defenses—they actively reshape them into stronger antifungal protections. These stolen defenses help shield the beetles from ...

Once dismissed as a gas stop for Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms is quickly becoming the high desert’s most interesting outpost for shopkeepers, creative nomads and crafty hoteliers. ByDavid Hochman, ...

A few weeks back, a “brands vs. trees” graphic caught my attention and I played along. Naming the logos came easily, and I quickly identified six out of six logos correctly. Then came the leaves and ...

Just days after a Christmas downpour, the Santa Ana winds are gusting in parts of Southern California, causing damage and downed trees for some. The Santa Ana winds were violent and destructive on ...

At this time of year, we tend to think of trees with colorful leaves as native to colder climates than ours. But then Jenny Iyer from the Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District (RCRCD.org) ...

Being an entrepreneur often comes hand-in-hand with needing legal aid at some point. You may be an aspiring startup founder seeking assistance with drafting original operating agreements; the head of ...

Still looking for a Christmas tree in California? It’ll cost you. The Golden State has the most expensive holiday evergreens in the nation, according to Sixt, a Germany-based car rental company. Sixt ...

Christmas trees have been at the heart of American Christmas holiday celebrations since the 1800s. The beloved tradition began in the Northeast and migrated west with pioneers and settlers. The ...

Decorated by the Skunk Train and towering over 200 feet, the living tree in Fort Bragg and Willits tops a new global ranking. Kristine Hansen is a design, food and drink, and travel writer based in ...

It’s the holiday season — and folks across California are getting into the spirit with twinkling lights, decorated trees and festive displays. If you’re still looking for a Christmas tree, several ...

Spruce up your home for 2026 with stylish storage solutions from California Closets in Lexington. They can transform any room in your home with custom designs, from bedrooms and home offices to ...

In this video, I built a Spruce Tree House in Minecraft — a cozy and functional base built high above the ground. Made entirely from spruce wood, this tree house fits perfectly into forest biomes and ...