But the vast region directly south of the park does not share this safeguard, and those mountain ranges are home to two native plant species — Orocopia sage and Munz’s cholla — found nowhere ...

Despite federal policies complicating Fullerton’s conservation success story.

Without planning, a landscape of California native plants can feel a little drab, especially in late summer when many go dormant. Here are 13 guaranteed to provide riotous color.

One major benefit of ridding California of our Coastal Commission: water security A view of a desalination plant is seen in the city of Hadera, Israel, Sunday, May 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) ...

If we get rid of the Commission, build a string of desalination plants, and keep coastal water storage facilities like Santa Ynez Reservoir in the Palisades full, we will have a much better chance ...