Palm Sunday is April 13 and palms have long been a symbol of sunny Southern California. There are many different types of ...

But a one-acre residence on a quiet country lane in Walnut Creek, 25 miles east of the San Francisco, is home to a thriving palm tree garden ... cooler than much of California.

Three highly attractive palms are generally considered fire-safe as long as their dry fronds are removed in a timely manner.