May 6, 2026

Oakland couple fined $900,000 for cutting down 38 trees without a permit

The Oakland City Council voted Tuesday to impose a fine of $915,135 on two landowners who cut down 38 trees without a permit.

Oakland couple fined $900,000 for cutting down 38 trees without a permit

TL;DR

  • Oakland City Council imposed a fine of $915,135.
  • The fine was levied on two landowners.
  • The landowners cut down 38 trees.
  • No permit was obtained for the tree removal.