The historic palm tree plaque beneath what is believed to be LA’s oldest palm, in Exposition Park on Dec. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. Jessie Alcheh/SFGATE The historic palm tree plaque in ...

The red palm weevil — about 1.5 inches long with a long snout and sometimes a red stripe down its back — is a reluctant but strong flyer. When it searches for a new home, it can travel about ...

A palm tree on the La Jolla Recreation Center grounds is slated for removal after the city of San Diego confirmed it has been infested with the South American palm weevil. The palm weevil — a ...

About 200 years ago, a palm tree was planted in downtown Los Angeles. The fan palm was originally from the Southern California desert, a newcomer to the city like so many who would arrive later.