Boom time for metal thieves

The 6th Street Bridge in the dark in downtown Los Angeles. Engineers in Los Angeles want to fortify the panels that contain wiring before installing new copper at the 6th Street Bridge, which was cast into darkness when its wiring was stolen. — ©2024 The New York Times Company

THE 6th Street Bridge in Los Angeles is wired to glow with colourful lights celebrating the city’s spirit. But the bridge, known as the “Ribbon of Light”, goes dark at night now.

So do stretches of the busy 405 freeway and dozens of street blocks across the city.