"Downtown LA's Graffiti-Covered Skyscraper Draws BASE Jumpers, Strains LAPD Resources"
The LAPD has spent over 3,000 hours providing security at an abandoned construction site in Downtown LA, straining their already understaffed resources. The site has attracted vandals and street artists, leading to numerous arrests. The City Council is considering allocating over $3 million for security improvements, with hopes of recovering the costs from the bankrupt property owner. Construction at the Oceanwide project was suspended in 2019, leading to lawsuits against various entities involved. City officials have struggled to contact representatives of the property owner to enforce safety improvements.