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Activist Jonathan Hale Faces Dismissed Charges in Crosswalk Painting Case
Los Angeles, CA – January 21, 2026 – Criminal charges against Jonathan Hale, a Westside activist known for painting unsanctioned crosswalks too highlight pedestrian safety concerns, have been dropped. The decision comes after hale’s arrest in December for painting crosswalks in the Westwood area of Los angeles.
Background: People’s Vision Zero and Unsanctioned Crosswalks
Jonathan Hale is a prominent member of







