It’s December in Los Angeles, but if you just arrived here from Chicago or New York and have never been here before, you may ...

California native of the week: Two California native trees have foliage that turns a vibrant gold at this time of year. One of them is velvet or Modesto ash (Fraxinus velutina var. Modesto).

Note: This was originally published in the Contra Costa Times. Q: I have a lot of mistletoe in my street tree, which is some sort of ash, I think. Is it a problem and if so, how do I get rid of it? A: ...

Note: This was originally published in the Contra Costa Times. Q: I have a lot of mistletoe in my street tree, which is some sort of ash, I think. Is it a problem and if so, how do I get rid of it? A: ...

And that was on top of plenty of lawn area on the quarter acre lot we had that also featured two gigantic Modesto ash trees. If you doubt the 168 roses or the never ending yard/garden alterations ...

WELL, TODAY IS THE BUSIEST DAY FOR CHRISTMAS TREE SHOPPING. KCRA 3’S ON A JAFARI SHOWS US HOW FAMILIES ARE GETTING INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AT ONE POPULAR SPOT IN MODESTO. FROM REGULAR TREES TO ...

Two people were arrested on murder charges and a third suspect is being sought in connection with the death of a 34-year-old man in Modesto.

Teaching neutral, academic religious studies courses in American public schools is tricky. Many people don't even realize ...