Nico Navarro

Toxic material in burn scars remained even after cleanup, an investigation found. Do homeowners feel safe rebuilding?

Botanist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses her new book “The Serviceberry,” explaining how this plant serves as a metaphor for living in a “gift economy.”

Field trips to the Ballona Wetlands bring environmental education to kids who might not spend time in nature.

LA resident Josh Morgerman, star of the TV show “Hurricane Man,” built a second home in Mississippi to see powerful storms up-close.

Southern California saw its fire risk zones expand by 3.5 million acres in CalFire’s new hazard maps. Homeowners in those areas must now meet safety standards.

Invasive plants are overrunning the Santa Monica Mountains, making fires more destructive and more frequent. Thus, conservationists are trying to grow more native species.

Evacuation-related expenses might be covered by home insurance. Get a copy of your full policy and keep all related records and receipts.

What will it take for the natural landscape to heal from the Palisades and Eaton Fires? TreePeople gives some insight.

Since the Palisades Fire, many surfers have avoided the breaks from Malibu to El Porto. But stubbornness and new water quality reports might change that.