Los Angeles gives $200,000 to Heavy Metal Task Force after major crackdown
The LA City Council gave $200,000 to the Heavy Metal Task Force after they recovered 2,000 pounds of stolen copper wire.
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Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
The LA City Council gave $200,000 to the Heavy Metal Task Force after they recovered 2,000 pounds of stolen copper wire.
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