Vandalism leaves LA's Sixth Street Bridge in the dark ahead of World Cup, Olympics
The widespread copper theft and graffiti have left the bridge unlit, frustrating residents who feel unsafe and see it as a waste of taxpayer money.
The widespread copper theft and graffiti have left the bridge unlit, frustrating residents who feel unsafe and see it as a waste of taxpayer money.
6th Street Bridge street takeover ends with 30 vehicles impounded
Several people were detained in connection with the illegal street takeover, according to the LAPD.
Several people were detained in connection with the illegal street takeover, according to the LAPD.
Boyle Heights faces safety concerns as copper-wire theft soars
In 2023, LA city reported about 6,842 cases of copper wire theft, resulting in neighborhoods being left in the dark.
In 2023, LA city reported about 6,842 cases of copper wire theft, resulting in neighborhoods being left in the dark.
Woman wounded in shooting on Sixth Street Bridge
A woman was wounded Monday morning in a drive-by shooting on the Sixth Street Bridge in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles.
A woman was wounded Monday morning in a drive-by shooting on the Sixth Street Bridge in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles.
California teen dies during social media stunt on 6th Street Bridge: Police
The teen fell "when climbing upon one of the arches, in order to post, apparently, a social media broadcast," Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said.
The teen fell "when climbing upon one of the arches, in order to post, apparently, a social media broadcast," Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said.
Car plunges off 6th Street Bridge; driver killed
The car landed on its roof onto the 5 Freeway, CHP said.
The car landed on its roof onto the 5 Freeway, CHP said.
Man who fell from 6th Street Bridge into LA River rescued
The man was taken to the hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
The man was taken to the hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
Sixth Street Bridge: Man shot to death during filming of music video on bridge
Police said the attack occurred during the unauthorized shooting of a music video at the bridge.
Police said the attack occurred during the unauthorized shooting of a music video at the bridge.
15-year-old arrested in connection with armed robbery of 2 French bulldogs on 6th Street Bridge
The two French bulldogs have not yet been found, according to police.
The two French bulldogs have not yet been found, according to police.
6th Street Bridge closed; bomb squad responding
A report of suspicious devices on the 6th Street Bridge has triggered its shut down Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
A report of suspicious devices on the 6th Street Bridge has triggered its shut down Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
Sixth Street Bridge: LA considers ‘periodically closing’ bridge, implementing other safety measures
City leaders are exploring the cost of “closing the bridge periodically to vehicular traffic to allow for pedestrian and bicycle access only.”
City leaders are exploring the cost of “closing the bridge periodically to vehicular traffic to allow for pedestrian and bicycle access only.”
Sixth Street Bridge: LA City Council seeks ordinance prohibiting takeovers
The City of Los Angeles is moving forward with an effort to stop the dangerous stunts on the new Sixth Street Bridge.
The City of Los Angeles is moving forward with an effort to stop the dangerous stunts on the new Sixth Street Bridge.
LAPD once again increases traffic enforcement on 6th Street Bridge
After several days of illegal activity, traffic and pedestrian enforcement were stepped up once again on the 6th Street Bridge Sunday.
After several days of illegal activity, traffic and pedestrian enforcement were stepped up once again on the 6th Street Bridge Sunday.
LAPD increasing patrols on 6th Street Bridge
The goal was to help prevent more illegal activity from occurring on the bridge.
The goal was to help prevent more illegal activity from occurring on the bridge.
Another man gets a haircut on the Sixth Street Bridge as LAPD plans to step up enforcement
The Sixth Street Bridge has seen its fair share of trouble since its reopening, and on Friday, another man got a haircut in the middle of the bridge.
The Sixth Street Bridge has seen its fair share of trouble since its reopening, and on Friday, another man got a haircut in the middle of the bridge.
Sixth Street Bridge: Councilman calls out 'inexcusable, immature, self-absorbed behavior'
"The graffiti's not going to disappear overnight," Councilman Kevin de León said. "I wish that folks could self-regulate their behaviors. And instead of costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars on an annual basis to clean up the mess they leave for all of us."
"The graffiti's not going to disappear overnight," Councilman Kevin de León said. "I wish that folks could self-regulate their behaviors. And instead of costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars on an annual basis to clean up the mess they leave for all of us."
LAPD to conduct weekend traffic operation on Sixth Street Bridge
In the wake of a recent spate of illegal activity, officers will conduct traffic enforcements this weekend.
In the wake of a recent spate of illegal activity, officers will conduct traffic enforcements this weekend.
'It's surreal!' Couple over the moon after proposal on 6th Street Bridge
One couple is sharing how the bridge brought them love and happiness with a special wedding proposal.
One couple is sharing how the bridge brought them love and happiness with a special wedding proposal.
Here's how officials are trying to deter illegal street takeovers on the 6th Street Bridge
Authorities said the bridge has become known as a place where people come to "find their 15 minutes of fame" by climbing onto the bridge's infrastructure, interrupting traffic and posting demonstrations on social media.
Authorities said the bridge has become known as a place where people come to "find their 15 minutes of fame" by climbing onto the bridge's infrastructure, interrupting traffic and posting demonstrations on social media.