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Ana Martinez, a spokesperson for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, told The Times that a vandal apparently scratched the star, though the damage has been quickly repaired.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

A recent inspection “showed damage throughout the Reflecting Pool, even in the middle of the pool, where a vandal would not likely attempt to peel the lining,” the filing said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Police said at least four Teslas were vandalized on July 17, with an additional nine more on July 23, adding that the vandal wrote “offensive language” on the vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

SIASCONSET, Mass.— A vandal is at large on Nantucket, an island better known for gray-shingle cottages, boat shoes and billionaires.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

“You wouldn’t happen to be the same crackerjack lawman who fell asleep in his car while the vandal trashed our survey stakes, would you?”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

But on Monday, vandals scratched the star, which was dedicated in 1984, leaving Parton's name badly defaced, with video on social media showing the damage.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

In this case, he blamed vandals for damaging the pool.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

The US president at one point claimed the pool had been targeted by "sick, deranged" vandals, and was "given a 300 foot long gash" by a blade.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

The new 6th Street Bridge, hailed as a civic landmark just steps away, was promptly stripped of its wiring by vandals and now sits pitch black at night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

Perhaps the vandals were already there and had taken over his aunty’s hut with the corrugated iron roof.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie