Oct. 11—According to the "broken window" theory, if a neighborhood ignores a broken window — if it goes unrepaired — it sends a signal that care and concern for the neighborhood has faded or died, and ...

Brought here from South America, Jacaranda trees add undeniable beauty to Los Angeles streets, lining residential areas with a familiar pop of purple. Wick argues that they are an elemental piece of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jacaranda tree in bloom against a blue sky - Simon Mcgill/Getty Images Also known as the fern tree because of its fern-like ...

This year’s jacaranda bloom in L.A. was short a few trees following the January wildfires, but experts say many burned trees will recover. “Don’t seek perfection,” consulting arborists advised those ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – People in Santa Barbara are starting to see plenty of purple. Jacaranda trees are in bloom. They line streets on the Eastside and Westside of Santa Barbara. People walking and ...

The jacaranda tree in my front yard started dropping purple blossoms this week, and that means it’s time for my annual column about our love-hate relationship. The blossom-fest is late this year, ...