For months, federal officials have said post-cleanup soil testing for fire-stricken homes in L.A. was unnecessary. Now, they ...

Nancy Ward, the head of CalOES, left office on Dec. 30. She had publicly begged FEMA to test for toxic substances after the ...

A worker wearing protective gear cleans up toxic debris at a home destroyed in the Eaton fire in Altadena. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) In the face of mounting backlash from wildfire ...

After oversight reports and media coverage flagged problems with how some cleanup contractors operated, federal agencies ...

Have you ever wondered what was so special about your dirt? Maybe you have a lawn, garden or some crop fields you are curious to learn more about. Or maybe you have been struggling to get growth in ...

The EPA announced that it would test soil at 100 parcels in the Eaton fire area reversing its stance from immediately after ...

Following a Los Angeles Times report Friday the revealed California officials considered making LA County pay for ...

Federal officials are expected to announce that FEMA will pay to test soil for lead at homes destroyed by the Eaton Fire, ...

Testing for toxic chemicals and heavy metals is available in Los Angeles County from philanthropic groups, researchers, and ...

Growing demand for eco-conscious turf care and soil management highlights a shift toward sustainable materials and ...

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...