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After public outcry, PUSD Board votes to save some trees slated for removal
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Erin Stone , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Pasadena Unified School District had initially planned to cut down nearly 200 trees across 11 campuses.
In Pasadena, a decision has been made regarding the removal of trees on school campuses. The Pasadena Unified School District had initially planned to cut down nearly 200 trees across 11 campuses. However, after public outcry, the district's board has voted to save some of these trees.
The decision came after residents expressed their opposition to the plan. Tree advocates even put up a banner in front of the district's headquarters to show their support for saving the trees. Further details on the decision and the number of trees that will be saved are available from local news sources.
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Category: government Published: June 19, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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