Poodle-dog bush thrives in Southern California mountains after wildfires. It's pretty but petting it can result in a severe ...

There is a lot of variety in the precise appearance of this plant. Unfortunately that is problematic because it is also highly toxic to many people and very widespread. The effects range from a small ...

A marine rescuer tells us the animals are being poisoned by a harmful algal bloom offshore from Southern California. Scientists say more frequent blooms are fueled by changing ocean conditions and ...