As surging copper wire thefts are leaving many Los Angeles communities in the dark, a new statewide metal theft law set to kick in next year is aimed at recyclers who buy the stolen metal. The Sixth ...

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Copper wire thieves stripping streetlights of the expensive strands have plunged residents of a Los Angeles neighborhood into darkness — as the toll to taxpayers reaches into the millions, a city ...

Farm theft is a major issue. With some estimates noting from January 2025 to September 2025, growers in California’s Tulare County suffered more than $1 million in losses and damages from ag theft, of ...

For months, 7 On Your Side Investigates has looked into the copper wire thefts plaguing neighborhoods in Southern California. Throughout that time, we've been trying to get to the bottom of where the ...

Thieves are breaking into warehouses in West Rancho Dominguez, stealing copper wiring and causing significant financial losses for local businesses. The criminals have been using heavy-duty power ...