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Pasadena is locked in a fierce battle with its own school district over nearly 200 historic trees—78 already gone—some over 100 years old. The city claims the district violated ordinances by removing protected trees without permits, while the district insists they’re following environmental laws and plan to replant. Protesters, including students and arborists, rally at John Muir High School demanding alternatives to tree removal for soil contamination, warning of ecological and cultural loss. The city threatens fines and legal action, while the district stands firm, claiming compliance. As attorneys weigh next steps, the community remains divided, and the fate of Pasadena’s iconic canopy hangs in the balance.

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