Los Angeles, Ca
Fight over whimsical artwork unfolding in Southern California neighborhood
Residents of a Los Angeles neighborhood are speaking out after the department of water and power began taking down whimsical pieces of scrap metal art attached to power poles, claiming they are a safety hazard for workers.
Artist Lori Powers began putting up the colorful designs in her Mar Vista neighborhood in 2017, and then really ramped up production during the pandemic.
Powers told KTLA’s Jennifer McGraw that she’s baffled by the sudden call from officials at the L.A. Department of Water and Power to have them removed.
“Hopefully, somebody will let me know because this is crazy,” she said. “Another reason that I did it is because this is a fast thoroughfare, and I wanted to slow down cars.”
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A local artist and supporters in a Mar Vista community are fighting to keep up artwork DWP has deemed a safety hazard to workers. (KTLA) -
A local artist and supporters in a Mar Vista community are fighting to keep up artwork DWP has deemed a safety hazard to workers. (KTLA) -
A local artist and supporters in a Mar Vista community are fighting to keep up artwork DWP has deemed a safety hazard to workers. (KTLA) -
A local artist and supporters in a Mar Vista community are fighting to keep up artwork DWP has deemed a safety hazard to workers. (KTLA) -
A local artist and supporters in a Mar Vista community are fighting to keep up artwork DWP has deemed a safety hazard to workers. (KTLA) -
A local artist and supporters in a Mar Vista community are fighting to keep up artwork DWP has deemed a safety hazard to workers. (KTLA) -
A local artist and supporters in a Mar Vista community are fighting to keep up artwork DWP has deemed a safety hazard to workers. (KTLA) -
A local artist and supporters in a Mar Vista community are fighting to keep up artwork DWP has deemed a safety hazard to workers. (KTLA) -
A local artist and supporters in a Mar Vista community are fighting to keep up artwork DWP has deemed a safety hazard to workers. (KTLA)
Members of the tight-knit community say that they are outraged that DWP wants to remove the playful artwork that brings happiness to the neighborhood.
“When I walk the streets, when I run the streets, they put a smile on my face,” neighbor Paul Von Blum told KTLA. “Everybody I’ve spoken to has precisely the same reaction.”
Neighbor Aaron Thompson said the artwork brings character to the community and believes that it’s especially nice for the children who live there.
Now, the neighborhood is putting up a fight, even confronting workers as they began removing them.
“We want to see them stay,” another neighbor told KTLA. “Over the years, we’ve developed a relationship with all of the artwork, specific pieces, specific locations over time. So, we’re very supportive.”
The fight over the artwork has even reached city hall, with L.A. City Councilmember Traci Park joining the fray and allowing Powers’ work to remain in place while she tries to work on a solution with DWP officials.
A man was arrested for attempted murder after an argument led to gunfire at a San Bernardino County grocery store Thursday.
The suspect was identified as William Timoteo Moller, 37, an Apple Valley resident, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
The incident occurred at a Stater Bros. market on the 21600 block of Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley shortly before 2 p.m.
Deputies responded to an altercation in which Moller reportedly pulled out a handgun and fired at another person. The suspect was arguing with another shopper, an unidentified 37-year-old man, when a handgun was brought out and one round was fired.
No one was injured during the incident, authorities said. The heated altercation prompted employees to evacuate the supermarket.
A 6-year-old boy was also at the scene when the confrontation took place.
Moller was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center on charges of attempted murder. He is being held on $2 million bail.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Deputy K. Mullins with Apple Valley Police at 760-240-7400, or dispatch at 760-956-5001.
Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.
Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a bus stop in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles Thursday.
According to Los Angeles police, the body had been at a bus stop on Crenshaw and Olympic Boulevards for around 10-12 hours before being discovered in the afternoon.
Emergency medical staff responded to the scene and after investigating, the woman was confirmed dead.
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Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a bus stop in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles on Dec. 26, 2024. (Citizen)
It’s unclear how she died but police said no foul play was suspected at the time.
A canopy was placed around the bus stop and police tape cordoned off the area as the investigation continued.
Her identity was not released and her cause of death will be determined by the coroner’s office.
Burger King is still spreading holiday cheer with after Christmas food deals.
The burger chain has celebrated the holidays all month long with its 31-day deal promotion for rewards members and has saved some of its best deals for the end of the year.
On Friday, Dec. 27, and Monday, Dec. 30, customers can get a free original chicken sandwich and bacon cheeseburger with a $1 purchase. The chain is also offering its famous Whoppers for $3 on Wednesday.
The chain started its month-long celebration by offering free burgers and sodas earlier this month. The promotion also saw the return of fan-favorite items, such as its four-piece cheesy tots — reintroduced nationwide last December — and the croissant breakfast sandwich.
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