Street Takeovers: The Gathering Storm in LA's Streets Los Angeles has witnessed a surge in street takeovers, where cars speed, stunt, and terrorize bystanders, in recent years.
Saturday's massive crackdown on an event in Harbor Gateway was just the tip of the iceberg, as authorities warn that this is only the beginning.
The LAPD's warning should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with these events. For years, residents have endured repeated disruption from illegal racing at intersections across LA County.