A new ordinance for the west side of OFW is being worked up by the City, without participation by Venetians. The good news is that it will ban manufactured goods in favor of art and free speech.

Historic old building face destruction (see above).

A nearly-bankrupt L.A. wants to rake in big bucks by allowing advertisements (commercial graffiti) on nearly everything. Meanwhile, illegal advertisements continue to disfigure hotels and apartments.

See inside for details.