Two trees around the California Capitol and the Annex construction zone are fenced off to protect the community from slipping and falling. There are two ginkgo trees in the area—one around 14th Street and Capitol and one around 12th and N streets. At this time of year, the trees are fruiting and falling to the ground. The California Department of General Services said its Facilities Management Division decided to set up the fences two weeks ago. The department said the main concern is the flesh of the fruit on the ground potentially creating a slip hazard if anyone catches it on the bottom of their shoe. Additionally, the department said it receives numerous complaints from visitors this time of year due to the odor of the fruit and the mess it leaves.Officials said the fencing will be taken down once the fruit stops falling. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Two trees around the California Capitol and the Annex construction zone are fenced off to protect the community from slipping and falling.
There are two ginkgo trees in the area—one around 14th Street and Capitol and one around 12th and N streets.
At this time of year, the trees are fruiting and falling to the ground.
The California Department of General Services said its Facilities Management Division decided to set up the fences two weeks ago. The department said the main concern is the flesh of the fruit on the ground potentially creating a slip hazard if anyone catches it on the bottom of their shoe.
Additionally, the department said it receives numerous complaints from visitors this time of year due to the odor of the fruit and the mess it leaves.
Officials said the fencing will be taken down once the fruit stops falling.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel