More Graffiti Goes Up: Will It Come Down?

On Saturday, fresh tagging greeted those strolling Echo Park Avenue during the Artwalk.

It left some commenting on the many factions that still compete for their place in Echo Park.

Now, Thursday, there's more tagging, with more symbolism.

The owner of the building--our own Gary Leonard--called the city's, and they say they are on on their way to clean up the mess.

Good thing, since the new vintage shop at 1932 Duane, s, is having its formal opening Saturday from  5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with artwork by Echo Park native Taylor Negron.

With the city's proposed budget cuts looming--they include a 6% cut to graffiti removal programs--will we get the same prompt response time?

Click here to read the L.A. Times' take on the $6.9 billion dollar budget for 2011-12, passed Wednesday by the city council.