Yes it is anthracnose, and there is nothing that you can do but wait.
The trees seem to recover, but I would think that several years in a row
must weaken the trees somewhat.

Emilie
NorCal

Hi Emilie, When I posted before the tree
was starting to re-leaf out. Now the weather has gotten cool again with alot
of rain. Now the new leaves are dying. Also
the other trees in my town look totally dead. I guess it doesen`t mean they
are dead they just look like it.
Dan.