Call forth the mourners from far and wide. And remind them to bring their chainsaws. We gather to prepare ourselves to bid a frond farewell to Los Angeles’ palm trees. Don’t freak out. This isn’t an ...

Palm trees have been a symbol of Los Angeles for 150 years. The tall, spindly trees line our streets and define our beach-y culture. But L.A. Times columnist Patt Morrison writes that, as climate ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- A new invasive pest now moving north from Mexico and San Diego County has Southern California's palm trees in its sights. The South American palm weevil attacks palm trees, ...

To the editor: In her Sunday article about Los Angeles and its iconic palm trees (“Palm trees are about as L.A. as it gets. But is it time to bid them a frond farewell?”), Patt Morrison wrote, “It’s ...

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that the Los Angeles Fire Department has officially approved the removal of palm trees across the city. The decision targets trees in ...