"Daly City delayed taking down the fence because the couple asked for an emergency restraining order and because they wanted to get permission from other property owners. But now, it's gone. RELATED: Judge denies couple's restraining order to keep up Thornton State Beach fence "I'm hopefully confident that this will send a clear message," said Daly City Mayor Glenn Sylvester. "You just can't erect a barrier of any sort to prevent the public from access to a beautiful public area.""
"We have footage showing the couple, Yitong Emily Wen and Luke Brugnara, arguing with people about their fence. Brugnara or "Lucky Luke," as he's known, put it up in early January. Daly City police arrested him after allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a couple walking near the fence in late January. Brugnara's legal troubles span decades. San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa says there are multiple property owners who have made it clear they wanted the fence removed."
"I-TEAM EXCLUSIVE: Meet the man behind controversial Thornton State Beach fence in Daly City "Today Lucky Luke's luck, make no mistake about it, has run out," Canepa said. "No one is above the law. You just can't go to a beach and erect fences." Daly City City Attorney Rose Zimmerman said the fence was illegally put up, saying it's in violation of the coastal code. Now, many community members are applauding the move to take it down."
A couple claiming partial ownership erected a fence to block public paths to Thornton State Beach. The fence was partially torn down at least three times by opponents. Daly City delayed removal while the couple sought an emergency restraining order and permission from other property owners, but the city has now removed the barrier. Police arrested Luke Brugnara after he allegedly threatened to shoot and kill a couple near the fence. City officials and a county supervisor said the fence violated coastal code and that no one may block public beach access. Many community members praised the removal.
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