Dear Anonymous, it's so sad that in your mind a business that is a victim of chronic vandalism that goes unchecked by the City of Oakland is characterised by you as a repeat offender. This is exactly why businesses can't afford to operate in this town. Shame on you.

Whether they're victims of not, Early Light doesn't seem to care.

Yes once again blame the victim and the City will go after the low hang fruit a business or home owner who will pay the fine. Then pay to clean up what the spray vandals have left behind. Time to end this spray vandal epidemic. Start with endless community service doing graffiti removal.

I've spoken with the owner, and he's utterly indifferent to vandalism. He simply doesn't care.

The City of Oakland Public Works Department has referred this issue to CODE ENFORCEMENT,. Please contact that department to follow-up (see "Other Helpful Links" at http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm#Links).

Here are some important City of Oakland contact points:
* Abandoned Autos: 510-777-8622 (abandoned vehicles on public street after 3 days)
* Animal Control: 510-535-5602 (live animals) or 510-535-4888 (dead animals)
* Code Enforcement: 510-238-3381 (blighted private properties, deteriorated buildings, inoperable vehicles on private property)
* Drug Hotline: 510-238-3784 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)
* Parking Citations: 800-500-6484 (parking citation assistance center, pay or appeal a citation) or 510-238-3099 (enforcement)
* Prostitution Hotline: 510-238-2373 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)

Thank you.

"Code Enforcement:" Where graffiti issues go to die.

Since the building's teardown is nearly complete, it's fair to close this issue - but no thanks to PWD.