Vandals deface ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ icon

July 14th, 2009 admin

If terms like “street art” seem a little disingenuous, I have to admit graffiti was never an issue that has really upset me much. But some jerks going at the iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign Monday really upset…


Originally posted on LA Times

 
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