LA Proposes a Light Tax to Repair Streetlights Damaged by Crooks

<![CDATA[Los Angeles has a streetlight problem. For years, copper thieves have been stealing the copper wiring that powers the streetlights so they can resell it for cash. This crime has been surging recently as the price of copper has gone up. The end result is that the city now has a massive backlog of lights that need to be repaired and entire street that are completely dark at night, creating a safety issue.]]>