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L.A. taxpayers on hook for $347K

‘Enough is enough’: Chainsawed trees spark anger over downtown L.A.’s decline

As police investigate the destruction of mature trees in downtown Los Angeles, the blatant vandalism has reignited concerns about the city core's decline.

The New York Times · 17h

Downtown L.A. Has Seen Its Share of Violence. Then Someone Went After Its Trees.

The authorities said a man used a chain saw to destroy more than a dozen trees in downtown Los Angeles, an attack that saddened and rattled residents and city leaders.

KTLA-TV Los Angeles on MSN · 1d

L.A. taxpayers on hook for $347K after man takes chainsaw to trees downtown

In announcing charges filed against the 44-year-old homeless man accused of cutting down trees in downtown Los Angeles, officials said the damages will cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Los Angeles is still America’s smoggiest city

The iconic skyline of downtown Los Angeles has been clouded by smog for decades, so this title should come as no surprise to ...

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Alleged Los Angeles tree hacker charged with 8 counts of felony vandalism

Samuel Patrick Groft, 44 was arrested Tuesday for the alleged crimes and is expected to appear in court Thursday afternoon.

KFI AM 640 on MSN5d

Vandals Cut Down Dozens of Trees in Downtown Los Angeles

Vandals cut down dozens of trees in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend, using chainsaws to damage the city's urban canopy.

NBC Los Angeles on MSN20h

Los Angeles budget committee considers Mayor Bass' proposed spending plan

Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed spending plan aimed at closing a $1 billion budget deficit and addressing other financial ...

FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN2d

Chainsaw-wielding man accused of cutting down trees in DTLA arrested

The suspect, 45-year-old Samuel Patrick Groft, is accused of using a chainsaw to chop down several city trees in downtown LA, ...

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Los Angeles police arrest a suspect in the chain saw massacre of city trees

Los Angeles authorities have arrested a man suspected of using a chain saw to cut down several trees along streets across the ...

Man suspected of cutting down city trees around LA is arrested

Trees were cut down — some on Friday and Saturday — in downtown Los Angeles, the Westake district and Glassell Park.

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Dozens of trees hacked down by vandals in downtown Los Angeles

Dozens of trees in downtown Los Angeles were hacked down over the weekend, according to multiple media reports and posts to social media. It’s unclear exactly what time the destruction ...

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