Whittier residents say 'no' to city's plan to remove nearly 100 ficus trees in historic district One couple said they've spent nearly $20,000 on fliers and an ad campaign to help save the trees.

Whittier Boulevard is an iconic thoroughfare across L.A. County. But the state route hasn't been under the city of Whittier's control. Here's why.

The city of Whittier will take ownership of Whittier Boulevard in an agreement with CALTRANS passed by the City Council Tuesday.

The city of Whittier is now facing a lawsuit related to a controversial plan to chop down more than 100 trees, including scores of historic ficus trees. The Greenleaf Promenade plan, which would re… ...

The city of Whittier is now facing a lawsuit related to a controversial plan to chop down more than 100 trees, including scores of historic ficus trees. The Greenleaf Promenade plan, which would ...

The fight to save Whittier’s trees has grown new roots. A preservation group has sued the southeastern Los Angeles County city over its plan to raze more than 100 trees as part of a redesign of ...

Locals chant save the tress as the Whittier City Council discuss about the trees that were voted to be removed after a 3-1 vote approving the Greenleaf Promenade project. Residents and councilmembers ...

Whittier leaders stand by Greenleaf Promenade Plan, setting course to remove trees Residents against removing more than 100 Uptown Whittier ficus trees packed a meeting Tuesday in opposition.

The Whittier City Council voted on Tuesday night to move forward with razing 83 ficus trees as part of a redesign of its commercial center despite backlash.

The Whittier City Council voted in December to approve a redevelopment project in Uptown Whittier that would consequently remove 83 ficus trees.