In his book, Van Pelt confirmed the tree’s status as the largest Monterey cypress in the state. Earlier this week, Abbott was told that the tree would have to be chopped down . . . sacrificed. Not ...

A city spokesperson told News 8 an arborist checked out the Monterey Cypress and determined it was healthy and would not fall, but it was leaning too far in the right of way. No amount of pruning ...