Wheelchair-bound retiree says as soon as he paints it over thugs strike again The home of Oakland-born Victor Silva, Sr. is a frequent target of vandalism by thugs in the crime-ridden California city. Silva, who has lived and paid taxes in Oakland for over 80 years, was faced with threats of a $1,100 fine from the City of Oakland for the graffiti. The violation citation demanded that the paint was removed by Tuesday the 19th and that an additional fine would be added for each failed inspection in the future. Crime in Oakland has spiraled out of control in recent years, leading many businesses in the area to shut down for good.