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California
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

9 things Californians should know about driving and the DMV

California DMV: standard plates unchanged; discontinued specialty plates stay usable but aren't replaceable; Real ID needs in-person finalization; lights or missing plates can prompt citations.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Parents met with surprise after weeks of illuminating Richmond field left in dark by copper thieves

Copper thieves disabled Richmond's only illuminated soccer field, forcing volunteers to supply temporary lighting for evening practices until city repairs restored the lights.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Santa Clara County copper thefts have exploded - San Jose Spotlight

Widespread copper theft since June 2024 has caused thousands in damage, disrupted streetlights and signals, prompting sand-filled utility boxes and expanded municipal repairs.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

France deploys drones to fight copper cable theft on railways

SNCF deploys infrared-equipped drones across its rail network to deter and detect copper cable thieves and support security operations.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Copper wire theft knocks out power to Gilroy school as reform bill sits on governor's desk

You know, any type of theft that's going on in your community is absolutely terrible. And then, when it happens to a school, and affects learning and education, it just makes it even worse,
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Windfarms in England hit by wave of copper cabling thefts

Copper thieves are actively targeting onshore windfarms in England, with organized gangs responsible for a dramatic increase in thefts of cabling and infrastructure.
UK news
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Spectrum says would-be copper thieves caused internet outage affecting L.A., Ventura counties

This morning, our lines were cut due to vandalism in Van Nuys that also affected our services in other parts of Los Angeles and Ventura.
Los Angeles
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

AG Rob Bonta promises to crack down on copper wire thefts plaguing CA

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is intensifying efforts to combat rising copper wire theft and assist local jurisdictions in addressing the issue.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

SJ woman repeatedly loses service due to copper wire thefts; 2 caught with 150 lbs of phone lines

San Jose Police apprehended two individuals stealing copper wire, impacting phone service in the area.
Copper wire theft is a dangerous, growing issue affecting community safety.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

San Jose police arrest suspects in dangerous copper wire theft

Copper wire theft endangers lives and disrupts essential services like power and telecommunications, particularly increasing post-COVID due to higher demand.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Spain: Police probe theft of high-speed rail cables DW 05/05/2025

Transport Minister Oscar Puente described the theft as a 'serious act of sabotage', reflecting the severity of the impact on daily commuters.
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DC food
fromSFGATE
7 months ago

Bay Area DMV office abruptly closes weeks before Real ID deadline

Thieves have closed the Oakland DMV office, affecting Real ID services before the May 7 deadline.
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