Share this @internewscast.com

Attempts by NBC Los Angeles to reach the parent company, Oceanwide Holdings, through addresses listed on corporate filings and by phone and email were unsuccessful.

In the last news release posted to its website, in 2020, the company distanced itself from disgraced ex-Los Angeles City Council member José Huizar, who was recently sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for public corruption.

Without a company to keep the site secure after the graffiti appeared and the crowds showed up, police have had to step in.

The job has strained police staffing and cost 3,000 hours of personnel time, Chief Michel Moore told reporters this week. Eighteen people have been arrested there since Feb. 1 on suspicion of various offenses, including trespassing and felony vandalism.

The police department has had to call in officers on overtime and add more patrols to the area, he said. Police cars were parked on every corner of the abandoned project Wednesday afternoon as several officers on horseback trotted on the sidewalks and nearby parking lots. 

The City Council will consider a motion next week to spend $3 million to install a fence around the buildings, clear debris and possibly hire private security guards to take the load off the police department. 

Meanwhile, the graffiti towers continue to draw visitors.

“I think it’s dope,” said Sacramento resident Latasha Cooper, who was in Los Angeles with her fiancé to visit his family. 

The couple recently returned from a road trip to the Mexican state of Baja California, where they passed many abandoned real estate projects dotting Highway 1.

The unfinished Oceanview Plaza reminded Cooper of those buildings, she said. 

“I think it’s almost a metaphor,” she said. “We start things and don’t finish them, and then we get mad. People end up losing money, and then people end up losing jobs because they’re not working.”

Her fiancé, Mike Quintana, smiled as he looked at the colorful buildings. 

“It’s an L.A. thing,” he said with a shrug.

“But when you think about it, this is America,” he said, pointing to the bustling Crypto.com Arena. 

“And this is America in the future,” he said of the graffiti towers. “You’re going to run out of money someday.”

Across the street, a tattered Oceanview Plaza banner flapped in the wind.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Suspects accused of shooting at officer's patrol car during pursuit in Waycross

Individuals Allegedly Fire at Officer’s Patrol Vehicle in Waycross Chase

The authorities are urging individuals with any further details about the location…
Information graphic about Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, a Hamas founder, showing his photo and detailing his role in the organization.

IDF Carries Out Targeted Airstrike, Eliminates Key Hamas Leader Behind October 7 Attack

ISRAEL says it has killed one of the last masterminds behind the…
Chicago Pride Bowl LGBTQ+ flag football tournament held at Montrose Beach, presented by Metropolitan Sports Association, Bears

Chicago Pride Bowl LGBTQ+ Flag Football Tournament Takes Place at Montrose Beach, Hosted by Metropolitan Sports Association and Bears

CHICAGO (WLS) — This weekend marked Pride in Chicago, and in addition…
Israel-Iran latest: Week of shifting descriptions of US attack on Iran spark ongoing questions about extent of damage, goals

Recent Developments in Israel-Iran Tensions: A Week of Changing Reports on US Strike Raises Questions About Damage and Objectives

WASHINGTON — One week after President Donald Trump authorized an attack on…
USPS mail truck leaving a post office.

USPS Criticized as ‘Ineffective System’ After Thousands of Letters and Packages Discovered Abandoned Amid Major Delays

USPS has been blasted by frustrated customers after thousands of letters and…
Diddy's defense presenting jury with closing arguments in sex-trafficking trial

Diddy’s Lawyers Deliver Final Arguments to Jury in Sex-Trafficking Case

(NewsNation) — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team is delivering their closing statements…
Iranian sleeper cells may be targeting opponents on Canadian soil

Possible Threats from Iranian Sleeper Cells Against Critics in Canada

OTTAWA, Canada – Although Iran’s military responses against Israel have concluded, Canada’s…
Protesters line highway in Florida Everglades to oppose 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Demonstrators Gather Along Florida Everglades Highway to Oppose ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

A diverse coalition comprising environmental activists and Native Americans advocating for the…
ABC7 Chicago to celebrate 2025 Pride Parade with live broadcast Sunday; Tanja Babich, Hosea Sanders, Jason Knowles to host

ABC7 Chicago to Host Live Broadcast of 2025 Pride Parade This Sunday with Tanja Babich, Hosea Sanders, and Jason Knowles

CHICAGO (WLS) — ABC7 Chicago is set to air a live broadcast…
Chicago braces for deadly July 4 weekend as Fox News analyst takes action in brother's unsolved murder

Chicago Prepares for Dangerous July 4th Weekend While Fox News Analyst Acts on Brother’s Unsolved Murder Case

Chicago is preparing for another potentially violent 4th of July weekend. Fox…
US Virtual Embassy in Iran urges Americans to evacuate country immediately after partial airspace reopening

US Virtual Embassy Advises Americans to Leave Iran Urgently as Airspace Begins to Reopen

The U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran is urging Americans to exit the…
Fireworks will light up this Fourth of July. Next year could be different if tariff talks fizzle

Dazzling Fireworks Set to Brighten This Fourth of July, but Next Year Might Dim if Tariff Negotiations Fail

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Each spring, Carla Johnson diligently dispatches letters, seeking donations…