Anti-Jewish graffiti showed up again at Lake Merritt last Tuesday, this time along a retaining wall near the pedestrian bridge. Volunteers say the messages, which included slurs and a swastika, did not stay long. Neighbors quickly rolled on fresh paint, but community leaders warn the incident looks a lot like earlier episodes around the lake and downtown. Many residents say the pattern has them on edge and are pushing the city for a faster, clearer response.
Police probe the vandalism
Oakland Police opened an investigation after the first report last Tuesday, then discovered two additional, similar messages later in the month. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and community tips as they work to identify a suspect. As reported by The…..