vandalism

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In Westwood, an activist with the group People’s Vision Zero was cited for vandalism while painting a crosswalk without a permit, highlighting the legal risks of unauthorized safety efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Martine Letterie, one of the campaign's organisers, said concentration camps were increasingly the target of vandalism, including far-right imagery daubed on sites.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Repair times have increased because of a rise in vandalism, the department’s stagnant budget and a staff of only 185 people to service the city’s 225,000 streetlights, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The transport ministry described the incidents as "suspected sabotage" and said they mirrored vandalism at the start of the Paris Olympics in 2024.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

“That would mean instead of random vandalism, the Purple Thumb is targeting a single company,” he said.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti