Melinda Burns

Threatened by the Franklin Fire, Pepperdine University Professor Joel Johnson says his wife’s quick thinking and a baby monitor powering off helped them evacuate in less than an hour.

Nature, the great outdoors, and our interdependence.

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

The Line Fire has scorched The Keller Peak Fire Lookout Tower, which has been around for nearly 100 years, making it the oldest observatory in the Angeles National Forest.

Ten billion dollars doesn’t go far when it comes to adapting to climate change, but the state has a lot of projects planned, should this bond measure pass.

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

This week Peter Wohlleben , renowned German forester and author of “The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate,” talks about the age-old connection between humans…

The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a smoke advisory for Los Angeles due to multiple wildfires.

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.