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Environment
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Authorities in a Connecticut town want to speak with whoever is painting the squirrels

Two squirrels in East Hartford were found painted red and blue but appear to be okay while animal control seeks aid and information.
#arson
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Someone Torched the Mount Diablo High School Football Field, Team Has No Place to Play Home Opener

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Someone Torched the Mount Diablo High School Football Field, Team Has No Place to Play Home Opener

London music
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

More than 40,000 raised after music venue smashed

A south-west London music venue had five frontage glass panels smashed, prompting community crowdfunding that raised over £40,000 and forcing temporary closure.
California
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

San Jose police arrest two suspects in vandalism cases

Two suspects arrested in San Jose for over 30 graffiti vandalism incidents tied to a crew; both face felony vandalism charges.
#speed-cameras
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Canada news

2 more Toronto speed cameras cut down, as Ford urges city to do away with 'tax grab' | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Who's paying for Toronto's speedcam vandalism? Damage could eventually cost taxpayers: councillor | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Canada news

2 more Toronto speed cameras cut down, as Ford urges city to do away with 'tax grab' | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Who's paying for Toronto's speedcam vandalism? Damage could eventually cost taxpayers: councillor | CBC News

fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Los Gatos Whole Foods customer suspected of stealing wallet

RECKLESS VEHICLE: 2:44 p.m. at North Santa Cruz Avenue and West Main Street. A black Chevy Denali was erratically driving in the wrong direction. The driver was screaming at workers and asking where his girlfriend was. Police said they couldn't locate the driver. Sept. 6 DRUNK IN PUBLIC: 8:45 p.m. at Hapa's Brewing Company on South Santa Cruz Avenue. A drunk man was harassing people and was asked to leave.
US news
#antisemitism
#speed-camera
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto

Parkside Drive speed camera cut down for 6th time in 8 months, despite new security camera | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto

Parkside Drive speed camera cut down for 6th time in 8 months, despite new security camera | CBC News

US news
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

An Oakland mural depicting Native-American genocide was defaced. It led to a debate on the street.

A North Oakland mural depicting Ohlone genocide and nude Native men sparked community division, vandalism, and debate over historical representation and who may tell it.
#journalism-funding
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Pressure on Rayner as Starmer refuses to back her staying in post over tax dodge row

Keir Starmer has backed Angela Rayner but refused to guarantee she will remain in post amid a stamp-duty tax controversy and vandalism at her home.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
World news

Age mystery of felled Sycamore Gap tree finally solved

Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism; researchers found Sycamore Gap tree aged 100–120 years before its 2023 vandalism.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose on the hunt for new e-scooter provider - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose ended its exclusive scooter permit with Spin after the company failed to deploy the required 500 scooters amid theft, vandalism, and financial infeasibility.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tuchel may scorn politics, but his England team cannot escape their symbolism | Jonathan Liew

The crosses of St George are retailing for about 2.36 on Temu, depending on whether you want them car-window sized, or big enough to write the words GET OFF MY LAND in the white spaces. Keir Starmer has declared that he is a supporter of flags. Alas, at the time of writing the prime minister's position on other items of tactile fabric remains unclear.
UK politics
#auto-burglary
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Saratoga residents at home when burglars break in

Multiple residents experienced significant financial scams, vehicle thefts, burglaries, vandalism, and shoplifting incidents causing substantial losses.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Saratoga residents at home when burglars break in

Multiple Saratoga residents were targeted by scams, thefts, vehicle crimes, and vandalism, resulting in substantial financial losses and property damage.
#waymo
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Some Joker Does Flips Off a Waymo, Sets Off Chain of Events That Confuses and Stalls Three Waymos

fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

Guy Seen Climbing Atop Waymo and Vandalizing It Charged In Four Separate Waymo Vandalism Incidents

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Some Joker Does Flips Off a Waymo, Sets Off Chain of Events That Confuses and Stalls Three Waymos

fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

Guy Seen Climbing Atop Waymo and Vandalizing It Charged In Four Separate Waymo Vandalism Incidents

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

St George's roundabout sprayed with anti-English obscenity

A Welsh dragon motif and anti-English graffiti were spray-painted on a Llandudno mini-roundabout amid nationwide nationalist flag-raising campaigns, prompting police investigation and concern.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

VIDEO: Waymos stalled, confused in San Francisco as people climb, flip off from robotaxis

A late-night crowd in San Francisco climbed on and blocked unmanned Waymo robotaxis, prompting police intervention and expert warnings about safety and vandalism.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Vandals graffiti St George's Cross on historic building

Vandals painted a St George's Cross on Portsmouth Guildhall; the council called the damage unlawful and costly, with visible remnants remaining after removal.
#hate-crime
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Flags honoring Purple Heart recipient torn down repeatedly on Cape Cod, police say

Yarmouth police were called early Monday morning to the Lance Corporal William Joseph Donovan Jr. Memorial Bridge, responding to reports that several American flags on the bridge had been destroyed, police said. At the scene, officers found eight American flags ripped from the fencing on the West Yarmouth Road bridge. "Their grommets had been torn out, and at least three flags were ripped apart at the seams," police said.
US news
#theft
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Vandals destroy cricket pitch in south London sparking outrage from locals

Vandals destroyed the cricket pitch at Norbury Park in Croydon, leaving it unusable and prompting council, police and community outrage.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Vandals damage cricket pitch in south London park

Jenni Rodgers, leader of the group Friends of Norbury Park, said: "We will have to wait for a new pitch to be put down. I am just sick of this actual lack of respect." A Croydon Council spokesperson said: "Our parks team have made the area safe by removing the hazardous debris, but unfortunately, the pitch cannot be currently used. We will work with the police and encourage anyone with information to contact them."
London politics
#identity-theft
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Flags as symbols of prejudice, not pride and a distinct air of menace. Welcome to England 2025 | John Harris

Operation Raise the Colours has sparked flag vandalism, public intimidation, online provocation, and a growing, hostile atmosphere blending nationalism with vigilantism across English towns.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Convicted rapist admits to spray-painting swastikas, posting them on social media

Earlier this year, a social media account started documenting the mysterious and alarming appearance of spray-painted swastikas around downtown Ventura. But the account was not run by a good Samaritan trying to draw attention to a hate crime, authorities later determined. It was instead the handiwork of a convicted rapist who was committing the vandalism himself, then posting photos online in an effort to sow fear, according to the Ventura Police Department and the county district attorney's office.
California
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Los Gatos plans renovation to resolve pickleball noise dispute - San Jose Spotlight

Los Gatos will spend $90,000 to resurface courts, add sound barriers, cameras and a timed gate to ease pickleball-related noise conflicts after vandalism.
#lgbtq
fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago

"Kool-Aid Man Challenge" possibly to blame for fence-smashing vandalism on Staten Island captured on video

A Staten Island homeowner is dealing with costly damage to his property, all thanks to what may be part of a social media challenge.
Social media marketing
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Mob of more than a dozen men vandalize taco truck in South L.A., injuring at least 6 people

A group of about 15 men vandalized a taco truck in South Los Angeles, injuring at least six people with baseball bats.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Melbourne synagogue spray-painted in a series of attacks by man in Scream mask

A series of graffiti attacks occurred at a Melbourne synagogue, escalating following recent events in Israel and Gaza.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Vandal targets half a dozen businesses in Willow Glen

A vandal damaged the doors and windows of half a dozen businesses early Friday morning in Willow Glen, impacting six businesses along Lincoln Avenue.
Miscellaneous
Cars
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

More than 30 vehicles vandalized in North Quincy, police say

More than 30 cars were vandalized in North Quincy over the weekend, prompting a police investigation.
Television
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Vandals set fire to a mouse statue that's a TV star and mascot for a German broadcaster

Vandals set fire to a mouse statue, a television mascot for children's programming in Germany.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Vandals set fire to a mouse statue that's a TV star and mascot for a German broadcaster

Matthias Kornich, head of children's programming for WDR, remarked that the vandalism was not merely an attack on a figurine, but a strike against a piece of childhood and a symbol of joy and togetherness.
Television
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Nantucket Man Sued by Neighbor for Cutting Trees Now Faces Criminal Charges

"The town police department has taken this matter extremely seriously, which is interesting and encouraging," said Patricia Belford's attorney, Glenn Wood. "I would say that we welcome the town police department's engagement."
Real estate
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

CAA survey suggests 73% of Ontarians support speed cameras, even as cams are cut down | CBC News

Strong support exists among Ontarians for automated speed enforcement, with 73% affirming its effectiveness in deterring speeding.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Door kick challenge' goes viral-but cops say the TikTok trend could lead to serious injury

Police departments across various states are warning that the 'door kick challenge' is illegal behavior classified as vandalism, raising the potential for dangerous confrontations.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

State Police investigate vandalism at the State House, suspicious package

"We are deeply disturbed to learn about vandalism at the State House overnight. The State House is a revered building steeped in history, and staff works hard to keep it in pristine condition for employees and visitors alike."
Miscellaneous
#alexandria-ocasio-cortez
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Arsonist who torched 11 NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn faces federal charges | amNewYork

Jakhi Lodgson-McCray faces federal arson charges after allegedly setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn.
US politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
1 month ago

AOC campaign office vandalized, apparently by anti-Israel protesters Bronx Times

AOC's campaign office was vandalized with red paint by anti-Israel protestors in response to her political decisions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

AOC's Bronx Office Targeted by Vandals With Red Paint

AOC FUNDS GENOCIDE IN GAZA, read a sign that was put up on the window, which was seen surrounded by splashes of red paint.
US politics
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Redwood City police arrest vandalism suspect accused of marking targets with an R (edited)

Roman Leoncontreras was arrested for vandalizing 14 businesses in Redwood City, marked with a signature R.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Suspected Letter 'R' vandal arrested

Several businesses in downtown Redwood City suffered vandalism when Roman Leoncontreras was seen carving the letter 'R' into their windows, causing extensive damage.
Miscellaneous
Real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Nantucket man accused of chopping down neighbor's trees is being criminally charged

A Nantucket man faces criminal charges for cutting down 16 neighbor's trees to improve his ocean view.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Man sought after Windrush exhibit vandalised again

The Metropolitan Police has released an image of a man it wants to trace after a Windrush exhibit was vandalised for the second time in Brixton.
London politics
#lgbtq-rights
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Daily newsletter 7/16

The potential shutdown of the LGBTQ+ suicide crisis line raises serious concerns about the impact on lives.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Florida authorities search for truck driver who vandalized rainbow intersection

Rainbow-colored intersection in South Florida was vandalized again, marking the third occurrence since its installation in 2021.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Trash strike continues: Republic services sues Teamsters, alleges criminal acts

Republic Services sues Teamsters Local 25 over truck theft, vehicle vandalism, and harassment of non-striking workers amid ongoing strike.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Boy admits throwing seat off Westfield's top floor

Prosecutor Elizabeth Ajayi said the chair, which was worth 500, was thrown from the top floor. "It's fortunate that nobody was injured," she said.
UK news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area man at risk of deportation given 2-day reprieve from ICE detention

"Some people spend two years, three years and they still get deported. You question yourself the whole time while you are there, is it worth it to spend two years here because at the end of the day, I still may get deported."
San Francisco
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Sycamore Gap: How a bully' and a silly man' brought shame on tight-knit communities

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers cut down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, causing outrage in their communities.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sydney man charged over attack on Stone of Scone in Scottish museum

A man from Sydney was charged with malicious mischief after attempting to damage a glass case containing the Stone of Scone in Perth Museum.
#windrush-generation
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Vermont fines gay grandpa with stage 4 cancer $16k for protesting trans youth suicide

Vermont grandfather James Lantz fined over $16,000 after gluing his hand to a Capitol railing during a protest against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

More than $1,000 worth of Legos stolen from Los Gatos toy store

On three separate occasions, a suspect came into store and stole Legos for a loss of about $1,200.
Public health
#windrush
Canada news
fromsyracuse
2 months ago

What does Trump's 'big bill' mean for Central New York (Good Morning CNY for July 4)

Crazy Daisies Flowers & Garden Cafe has become a culinary destination since 2019, offering a unique menu including a flight of mimosas.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Palestine Action: What has the group done, as it faces a ban?

Palestine Action describes itself as a pro-Palestinian organisation which disrupts the arms industry in the UK with direct action to end participation in Israel's regime.
UK politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Joy riders give Paris bike share system a flat

At the moment, we're missing 3,000 bikes, out of the fleet of some 20,000 regular and electric bicycles, said Sylvain Raifaud, head of the Agemob company that operates the Velib system.
France news
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