A large tree toppled onto a major street in Pleasant Hill Tuesday morning, blocking traffic on the roadway near City Hall, authorities said.

The oak tree came down at around 7 a.m. along Gregory Lane just west of Cleaveland Road at the entrance to Pleasant Hill Park and Aquatic Center and next to the city's Recreation & Park District offices. The tree held significance for its use during the city's annual "Tree of Lights" ceremony and was a community landmark for decades.

Crews work to remove a large tree that toppled onto Gregory Lane near Pleasant Hill City Hall, Oct. 21, 2025. KPIX

"This tree held a special place in our community," said Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District GM Michelle Lacy in a prepared statement. "Since 2013, residents have gathered under its branches to parti

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