Who’s Killing Tahoe’s Ancient Trees | Los Angeles News

Someone’s been secretly poisoning over a dozen century-old pine trees in a luxury Lake Tahoe community—drilling holes near their roots and injecting toxic chemicals since 2022, with a spike of sixteen new victims this year. Investigators suspect the motive: a wealthy resident’s desire for unobstructed lake views, where even a single tree can cost millions. Residents are outraged—this pristine, eco-conscious enclave is now facing a silent ecological assassination. With the crime scene at a gated, residents-only beach, authorities are scrambling to track how the perpetrator accesses the area, reviewing security footage and boat traffic. While some trees survive, others are fading fast, prompting urgent mitigation efforts and calls for stronger surveillance. The case remains open—but the community’s anger is rising as nature becomes the latest victim of greed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b0f7beae2721c61 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews