Los Angeles Times

Striking writers throw shade at NBCUniversal over tree trimming

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Thursday, July 20. When Chris Stephens and his fellow striking writers left their picket post outside Universal Studios on Friday ...
NPR

Universal Studios might have invoked the wrath of California's Tree Law

Who are they? A row of ficus trees that were trimmed earlier this week for unclear reasons. On Monday, July 17th, writer and SAG striker Chris Stephens shared a photo of a row of the trees outside of ...
Green Bay Press-Gazette

Why Late Winter Is the Best Time for Tree Trimming in San Jose, According to Local Certified Arborists

SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Local certified arborists with San Jose Tree Service & Landscaping are highlighting late winter as ...
The Desert Sun

Palm Springs delays palm tree trimming plan after public pushback

Strong public opposition led the Palm Springs City Council to delay voting on a new policy that would allow city crews to trim the "skirts" of palm trees in the public right-of-way. During Tuesday's ...
Los Angeles Magazine

City Controller Says No Permit Was Pulled to Prune Trees Outside Universal

Update on Wednesday, July 19 at 3:01 PM: A city controller found that no permit has been pulled to trim the ficus trees outside of Universal’s Gate 8. “UPDATE: With cooperation from the Bureau of ...
Santa Cruz Sentinel

Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Pruning California native shrubs

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown shrub. This shrub, a western ...