Cleanup at Venice Beach: LA Parks and Recreation Tackles Graffiti on Iconic Palms

A painter from Los Angeles Parks and Recreation is seen painting over graffiti on a palm tree at Venice Beach on Friday, May 10, 2024. The work appears to be part of the department's ongoing efforts to maintain and clean up public spaces. In the background, the iconic Venice Beach graffiti art walls are visible, showcasing a variety of colorful street art, while palm trees and sand dunes create a distinctive coastal ambiance.
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[@forestc6014]

I bet this guy is stoked. What a chill gig. Maybe he’s even doing the graffiti to keep the easy work flowing.

[@septme9618]

Thanks for your great videos , about time it was nice for visitors ❤

[@librogrande]

They should use paint color that matches tree trunks

[@CarsandCats]

Giving the criminals a brand new canvas to paint on.

[@ByebyeBiden]

Worked for Rec & Parks for 35 yrs. most buildings and restrooms every mon,we’d,and fri

[@unknownuserbutnotabuser]

I guess the UAC thing maybe has something to do with the urban arts bunches in other parts of the country maybe

[@hollyfink6168]

Does that paint ruin the trees?

[@miniorek]

Toxic

[@OrangeCounty861]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@timeisclose3960]

They should use that new color “Democrat blues, failure of socialism” it’s produced by Benji Moore? 😅

[@Sl20]

Love the idea the color it matches with the palm trees trunk!!!!🫢🔴🤫 0:39 but yeah it looks great !,🤫