Los Angeles copper wire theft is leaving communities in the dark. Here’s how a new law could fix the problem
By Jeff Nguyen Updated on: October 21, 2025 / 10:14 PM EDT / CBS LA As surging copper wire thefts are leaving many Los Angeles communities in the dark, a new statewide metal theft law set to kick in next year is aimed at recyclers who buy the stolen metal. Los Angeles city leaders, law [...]