1.29.2013

Huffington Post Popular News: Oakland Gnomes: Artwork To Remain On California Utility Poles -- For Now (PHOTOS)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Small paintings of gnomes that have popped up on utility poles have become a community sensation in Oakland, prompting Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to say Tuesday that it will keep them in place for now.


The hand-painted portraits on 6-inch blocks of wood began going up last year in an apparent effort to brighten up the blue-collar California city. There are currently more than 2,000 of the images on utility poles, with many screwed to the bases.




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