turf wars...

"...It didn't take long for the city to react. Within weeks, the skate-stoppers were re-installed at both Pier 7 and Hubba Hideout. Signs were even posted at Pier 7 threatening tickets of as much as $500 for skateboarding.

However, just as quickly as the city was to put the skate-stoppers back on, the vigilantes were even quicker to remove them again. This turf war between the city and skateboarders has been going on for months. "