Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) refers to a secondary dwelling unit found on the same lot as a primary unit (a home). Examples include house extensions,
The California Geological Survey has brought to light new information about Hollywood quake faults that reminds many of Sylmar in 1971.
If you’re involved in a construction project or building rehab, chances are you’ve heard an important phrase floating around: methane barrier installation. These three words
On the eastern slope of the Sierras, just three hours north of Los Angeles, lies the deceptively-named “Alabama Hills” — a wonder of geology and
Wildfires have a significant impact on the properties of the soil. The heat of the fire burns away all of the vegetation and organic matter
The name speaks for itself: a sinkhole is a hole that has formed from the originally normal ground that has sunk in, but how and
In recent years, discussions surrounding climate change have focused on agriculture, and animal agriculture in particular. The amount of methane emitted from livestock accounts for
Is California still in a drought? That’s what many Californians are wondering after a winter of storms, snow and heavy rain. According to the U.S.
Have you ever heard of “cover crops?” If not, get used to hearing about them. Cover crops are special and specific types of crops which
As witnessed by the recent weather events of scorching wildfires and damaging rain, mudslides are a very real and present danger to California residents. Heavy
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