which golf course in palm springs has racist trees

What did Palm Springs officials tell residents of a black neighborhood?

Palm Springs officials told residents of a black neighborhood they would remove a line of trees standing between them and a city-owned golf course

Who was the first African American to live in Palm Springs?

The Crossley Tract was founded in 1956 by Palm Springs' first African-American resident, Lawrence Crossley, at a time when black people who worked in Palm Springs were banned from living in the city.

Why were tamarisk trees planted in the 1960s?

Additionally, many of the neighborhood residents, the Desert Sun reported, believe that the tamarisk trees were planted in the 1960s as a way to purposely segregate the African-American Crossley Tract residents from the predominantly wealthy white golf players.

How tall are the tamarisk trees in San Jacinto?

The decision to remove the trees and fence comes after neighborhood residents complained that the 50-foot tall tamarisk trees — an invasive species that blocks views of both the golf course and the San Jacinto mountains — have been lowering property values for decades.

When were tamarisk trees planted on Tahquitz Creek Golf Course?

Ground was broken on the Tahquitz Creek Golf Course in 1958 and the tamarisk trees were planed along the east side of the 14th fairway in the mid-1960s. They were not planted anywhere else on the course.

Who is the Palm Spring Mayor?

Palm Spring mayor Rob Moon (left) and council member J.R. Roberts met with 50 Crossley Tract residents on Sunday to tell them that the city would remove the tamarisk trees

Why are the tamarisk trees planted in the Crossley Tract?

Additionally, many of the neighborhood residents, the Desert Sun reported, believe that the tamarisk trees were planted in the 1960s as a way to purposely segregate ...

What's the history?

The trees, which line a golf course and were planted in the early 1960s, are said to have been designed to segregate the golf course from a historically black neighborhood .

What are officials planning to do?

USA Today on Thursday reported that Palm Springs Mayor Robert Moon and other city officials pledged that the offending trees would be removed as soon as possible.