An LAPD task force aimed at shutting down copper wire theft from city infrastructure, is having a major impact.

KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports not only are arrests being made but changes in city law are coming to help curb the thefts in the future.

An LAPD task force aimed at shutting down copper wire theft from city infrastructure, is having a major impact.
KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports not only are arrests being made but changes in city law are coming to help curb the thefts in the future.

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LAPD copper wire theft task force yields 82 arrests, 60 felony charges

By the slimmest-possible margin L.A. city council members were unable to override a first-ever veto from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

The mayor nixed a question headed to the November ballot that, if passed, would have given a future Los Angeles police chief the power to fire an officer for egregious conduct-- without pay, pending an arbitration hearing.

KNX News' Craig Fiegener has the details.

By the slimmest-possible margin L.A. city council members were unable to override a first-ever veto from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
The mayor nixed a question headed to the November ballot that, if passed, would have given a future Los Angeles police chief the power to fire an officer for egregious conduct-- without pay, pending an arbitration hearing.
KNX News' Craig Fiegener has the details.

L.A. City Council accepts mayoral veto of LAPD disciplinary ballot measure

Citing high bacteria levels, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning visitors Tuesday to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters at a dozen area beaches.

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Citing high bacteria levels, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning visitors Tuesday to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters at a dozen area beaches.
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L.A. County health department issues warning for 12 beaches

The State Attorney General's Office, with help from multiple police agencies, has arrested and convicted nine people wanted in connection with a series of flash mob thefts committed throughout Southern California last summer. 

KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports.

The State Attorney General's Office, with help from multiple police agencies, has arrested and convicted nine people wanted in connection with a series of flash mob thefts committed throughout Southern California last summer. 
KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports.

LAPD copper wire theft task force yields 82 arrests, 60 felony charges

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