California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently addressed the ongoing problem of copper wire theft in a news conference, highlighting his office's initiatives to support local jurisdictions. He unveiled a bulletin for law enforcement that outlines California laws related to copper theft and the responsibilities of recyclers. The issue has escalated, with notable incidents like the shutdown of a school in Vallejo and the DMV in Oakland. Local officials emphasize the urgency of enforcement to tackle this crime that affects public services.
This past January, a K-8 school in Vallejo was shut down for over a week after copper wire theft left them without power. More than 600 students and their families were left high and dry.
You drive down streets, the lights are all turned off. Because somebody went into the electrical mainline. Or you look at the signals. I drove past the signals here on east 12th, they're shut down.
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