LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Today, the Los Angeles County Street Takeover Reduction Workgroup presented its latest report at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting, highlighting significant progress in reducing illegal street takeovers and racing. By the end of 2025, incidents had decreased 58% countywide and 72% in the Second Supervisorial District compared to the same time the previous year. Overall, street takeovers declined 33% countywide and 44% in the Second Supervisorial District— the area most impacted and represented by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell.

This marks the fifth quarterly report since Supervisor Mitchell introduced a motion establishing the Workgroup and requiring quarterly updates on the County’s efforts to address illegal street takeovers and racing.

Supervisor Mitchell, who represents the Second District and authored the 2023 motion creating the Workgroup and mandating quarterly updates, said: “I am encouraged by the significant progress we’re seeing both countywide and within my district. A 72% reduction in street takeovers in my district alone and over a 50% reduction countywide is due in large part to the County’s Street Takeover Reduction Workgroup’s coordinated, holistic, and regional approach. We must build on these efforts to see continued decreases throughout the County, and that requires ongoing partnerships with residents, advocates, social media platforms, law enforcement, and County departments.”

The Workgroup is composed of the County’s Chief Executive Office, Department of Public Works, Office of Violence Prevention, and other key County departments, along with representatives from social media platforms and community advocacy groups.

The Workgroup’s effectiveness is attributed to progress across the Action Plan’s five goal areas:

1. Increasing youth outreach, education, and prevention planning
2. Installing infrastructure and technological solutions
3. Expanding enforcement options
4. Engaging in community outreach and communications strategies
5. Identifying safe and legal alternatives

“I am really pleased with the work of the Street Takeover Reduction Taskforce and the significant progress they have made in making our streets safer,” said Acting Chief Executive Officer Joseph M. Nicchitta. “This collaboration by more than a dozen County departments, law enforcement agencies, community stakeholders and resident advocates shows the power of partnership—the taskforce’s multi-faceted action plan is making a meaningful difference in our communities. There is more to do to ensure safe streets across all neighborhoods countywide, but these tactics are working.”

This report builds on the Workgroup’s existing strategies, including outreach to major social media platforms to encourage enforcement of their policies regarding the removal and demonetization of content featuring illegal activities, including street takeovers. Through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, infrastructure improvements have also been implemented, including installing and reconfiguring deterrents in hotspot areas of unincorporated communities. In the Second District, these areas include West Rancho Dominguez, East Rancho Dominguez, and East Gardena.

“Los Angeles County Public Works is actively addressing street racing by maintaining the County’s road infrastructure in a way that is safe, resilient, sustainable, and equitable. Working with community stakeholders and law enforcement partners, we are installing roadway deterrents and placing parking restrictions and red curbs in hotspot areas to reduce crowds and discourage risky driving behaviors,” said Steve Burger, Deputy Director of Los Angeles County Public Works.

Lili Trujillo Puckett, Founder/ Executive Director at Street Racing Kills, a non-profit organization that has been an active member of the Workgroup and partner with Supervisor Mitchell’s office in raising awareness on the devastating impacts of illegal street racing and takeovers shared, “Every reduction in street racing and takeovers means fewer families receiving devastating phone calls. Our mission at Street Racing Kills is to prevent the next tragedy before it happens. Through SRK diversion classes 5 times a week and teen traffic safety and community educational workshops, including leadership from Supervisor Holly Mitchell, we have successfully built strong partnerships. When we invest in education and awareness, we save lives.”

To read the latest report from Los Angeles County’s Street Takeover Reduction Workgroup, click here.

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