Hedges and trees may actually reduce home exposure to radiant heat and flying embers, but they must be well maintained. Two ...

A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a ski house in Mammoth Lakes and a midcentury modern house in Palm Springs ...

A strict 'Zone 0' rule against landscaping is risky. Well-maintained and watered vegetation could prevent the spread of fires ...

Explore the significance of California's vegetation in wildfire resilience and how it protects homes in urban settings.

the homes aren't necessarily fireproof, but the design of the entire community eliminates the most common causes of homes catching fire.

The 25 Case Study houses that got built are among the nation’s most iconic examples of mid-century modern architecture.

A decision by the California Public Utilities Commission that went into effect in 2023 changed how new rooftop solar ...

Only 17% of California households could qualify to buy in 2025’s first quarter, according to calculations from the California ...

A home listed in 2022 for $3.5 million went under contract last week for $1.9m, after apparently receiving a further discount during sale negotiations.

A first-of-its-kind “fire resilient” community has sprouted in Escondido, California, just north of San Diego, giving a new ...

An elusive apex predator was recorded casually strolling among homes at dusk in a California neighborhood, police said. Two ...

But for California homeowners, digging up official complaints against contractors is easier said than done. As NBC Bay Area ...