They carried signs that said "Venice is a community, not a corporate campus" and "Snap killed Mom and Pop." Nate Hansen, 24, was one of the first protesters to arrive, riding a skateboard he’d painted. But Hansen is worried about rapid change in the neighborhood, including rising rents and the takeover of local cafes and other properties by Snap. But he called it "selfish" for a company to take over oceanfront businesses and residential properties. Hansen said he'd like to see the company at least move "up and inland," occupying second-floor lofts so small businesses can keep operating at street level.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 02, 2017 19:28 UTC