Dean Fioresi is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. He covers breaking news throughout Southern California. When he's not writing about local events, he enjoys focusing on sports and entertainment.

In Happy Valley, business owner Joyce Leard of Mr. Tree Inc. was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after a judge found she diverted payroll taxes to buy about $3.5 million in real estate ...

Don't blame the meteorologists! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter as millions across the Northeast are feeling the Arctic chill. SNL mocks Kristi Noem's firing, ...

It’s been a warm winter, with little snow in the lower elevations of the greater Helena area. Botanical experts say it could be having an impact on several tree species and other plantlife. “Typically ...

Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) add interest to your landscape all year long. Their delicate palmate leaves form a lace-like canopy in vibrant shades of green, bronze, red, orange, and purple ...

As we continue along winter’s path, I envision the coming of spring in my mind. I know this week's cold snap really took me off guard, but it is winter, and it was inevitable. I find myself trying ...

Brian Unger is a multi-skilled journalist at CBS News Atlanta, where he reports on a broad range of news, people and events across the Atlanta Metro. With serious winter weather on the way, tree ...

Why Winter is the Best Time to Prevent Fruit Tree Diseases. In the Bay Area’s Mediterranean climate, our cool, wet winters and springs are perfect for many fungal and bacterial diseases of fruit trees ...

University of Illinois Extension is offering a FREE in-person Winter Tree Identification workshop at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center to teach about the basics of ...

Internationally inspired restaurant Departure is serving hits from around the globe. Their happy hour includes select wines for $7, beers for $4 to $6, house martinis for $9, mixed drinks for $7, and ...