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NBCUniversal to Be Fined $250 After Strike Tree-Trimming Controversy (variety.com)
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UPDATED: Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia tweeted Friday that StreetsLA would be fining Universal Studios $250 for trimming trees without a city permit. He also said that “outdated l…

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

LA does have some stupid fucking tree laws, though.

I can't speak for this stretch, but in much of the city the private property owners are responsible for maintaining the canopy along their street, not the city. Which is just idiotic beyond all reason and contributes hugely to their urban heat island effect in poor neighborhoods that cannot afford to maintain real trees.