Researchers found that small bird droppings, contrary to conventional wisdom, aren't much of a food safety risk for crops.

One Maidu and Wintun woman discovered what happens when floating tule on water. The growth of life might be able to limit mosquito populations.

“Birds that are small have tiny feces, and the pathogens die off ... A northern harrier perches on a sprinkler amid a leafy-green field in coastal California. (Rose Albert, UC Davis) The study’s ...

NBC Universal, Inc. Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter ... They’ve already gone into effect in California, Massachusetts, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Michigan.

As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry ...

There's nothing quite like a tailgate, where fans serve food to strangers who share the same passion. We went to a ...

"Gardeners might regard their January garden as dormant and less than enjoyable. Many of their plants are 'asleep' and preparing for future growth and blooms," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "Gardeners ...

A lot of ink has been spilled over Zuni Cafe, the iconic San Francisco restaurant that has been a bastion of California cuisine since it opened in 1979. Almost everything written about the restaurant ...

Talk about a bird’s eye view! Solvang’s Danish-inspired architecture ... to the famous Danish author right above a bookstore in this little California town. It’s small but packed with interesting ...