LOS ANGELES – Councilmember Ysabel Jurado today joined the Bureau of Street Lighting and community advocates to announce that her office’s streetlight repair crew restored lighting, fortified infrastructure, and deterred copper wire theft for more than 400 streetlights across Council District 14. Building on the Councilmember’s commitment to deliver reliable service to every neighborhood, the crew is expanding its work to Downtown Los Angeles.
Photos of the announcement and of the crew's work here.
“The City and residents agree: City services are public safety, and we refuse to let neighborhoods be left behind when it comes to basic infrastructure,” said Councilmember Jurado. “In CD14, we listened, we acted, and we delivered. We championed this long-term initiative to deliver the infrastructure and services Angelenos deserve, and we look forward to expanding this successful program to Downtown Los Angeles.”
Backed by a $1.07 million investment from Councilmember Jurado’s discretionary funds, the crew was created to tackle long-standing service gaps in working-class neighborhoods hit hardest by aging infrastructure, copper wire theft, and slow repair time. Since launching in November 2025, the team has delivered faster repairs and stronger infrastructure in Boyle Heights, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, El Sereno, and Lincoln Heights.
“We’re proud of the progress our crews have made in CD14, repairing more than 400 lighting outages over the past year,” said Fabian Cheng, Bureau of Street Lighting Assistant Director and Chief Engineer. “With this dedicated team focused exclusively on neighborhoods throughout the district—day in and day out—we’re confident we can further reduce outages and respond even more quickly to community needs. We welcome the collaboration with the Councilmember and look forward to making a meaningful difference in quality of life and strengthening public safety for residents across the district.”
“A community that feels cared for is able to act with care towards others,” said Kate Mason, Owner and Founder of Stomping Ground LA. “From kids attending Folklórico classes here at night to the Hidden Gemz Night Markets, street lighting and people feeling safe, seen, heard, and welcomed in this place is very important to us. Our community wants to pursue their artistry and share their gifts, and a big part of attracting people to come see their work is feeling like they can park their cars, walk down the street, and know that they are secure.”
Guided by service data and direct community input, the crew ensures faster response times and equitable City service delivery to areas most impacted by outages. In addition to restoring lighting, the crew is fortifying infrastructure, reinforcing wiring, securing access points, and upgrading vulnerable components to deter future theft and reduce costly repeat repairs.
The expansion into Downtown Los Angeles builds on this neighborhood-first approach and reflects Councilmember Jurado’s broader commitment to reliable, responsive public services as the foundation for public safety and quality of life.
These scaled operations follow Councilmember Jurado’s announcement that Tetra Tech will serve as the Bureau of Engineering’s design consultant to relight the Sixth Street Bridge and protect against future vandalism and copper wire theft. The project will:
Restore wiring to all lights, including along roadways, barriers, ramps, stairways, and arches
Fortify the pull boxes, service cabinet, and conduits to protect against copper wire theft
Install a security camera system to deter vandalism
Advance construction on the Sixth Street Bridge’s lighting system, with completion scheduled before the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.