Art or graffiti? Newly installed wall above I-5 already covered in spray paint

SAN DIEGO — Graffiti or art? A newly installed sound wall along I-5 in Barrio Logan is now covered in spray paint, sparking mixed reaction from neighbors. The wall was recently put in as part of a Caltrans project, and stretches nearly a half mile from 28th to 32nd streets. “It just don’t look good. It’s not good for the community,” said David Brown.  Caltrans told CBS 8 that while it does seem to be “high quality graffiti,” it’s not part of a planned mural, and is there illegally — likely the result of different people and groups who climb over a barrier and usually work at night. “No me gusta,” said Alfredo Garcia. Garcia said unlike the murals in Chicano Park, this is vandalism. But, other people told CBS 8 it is art, done as a form of expression. Last March, Caltrans teamed up with the City of San Diego to break ground on a linear park here, which will include a splash pad, green area and bike path. The sound wall is a part of that. Now that it’s covered in graffiti, CBS 8 asked Cal Trans what they plan to do. A spokesperson said they will re-paint...