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San Jose's Circle of Palms Plaza closed over concerns about dying trees
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Damian Trujillo , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The city has reported that all 32 trees in the plaza are declining, with 15 appearing to be dead or dying.
Circle of Palms Plaza in downtown San Jose has been closed due to concerns about the health of its palm trees. The city has reported that all 32 trees in the plaza are declining, with 15 appearing to be dead or dying. As a precautionary measure, the area was fenced off by city crews to prevent potential accidents from falling trees.
The city will be working with a contractor to assess the situation and plan the removal of affected trees. Further details about the closure and plans for the plaza are available from the City of San Jose, which has issued a public safety alert regarding the situation.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Circle of Palms Plaza in downtown San Jose has been closed due to concerns about the health of its palm trees. The city has reported that all 32 trees in the plaza are declining, with 15 appearing to…
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