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CHP plane busts suspected copper wire thieves in the act

May 1

Copper thieves busy slicing telephone lines in North Bay

Apr 25

Oakland 911 service fully restored after outage due to cut copper wire

Oakland has restored 911 phone service after an outage that lasted more than 36 hours as crews worked overnight to repair AT&T copper wire lines that were cut.

1 day ago

Copper wire theft suspect caught in the act at South SF Caltrain

Jan 14

Parents illuminate Richmond field left in dark by copper thieves

Nov 25, 2025

Copper wire theft knocks out power to Gilroy elementary school

Oct 10, 2025

Bonta promises to crack down on copper wire thefts plaguing CA

Jun 6, 2025

SJ woman repeatedly loses landline service due to copper wire thefts

May 27, 2025

Oakland Coliseum DMV closed due to damage from copper wire theft

Apr 15, 2025

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Oakland 911 service restored after day-long outage caused by copper wire cutting

1 day ago

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Oakland 911 outage disrupts emergency response: authorities

2 days ago

1:37

Man arrested after cutting 50 ft. of copper wire at South SF Caltrain station, causing $5K in damage

Jan 14

1:58

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

Nov 25, 2025

1:36

Copper wire theft knocks out power to Gilroy elementary school

Oct 10, 2025

2:12

Bonta promises to crack down on copper wire thefts plaguing CA

Jun 6, 2025

1:30

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

May 27, 2025

3:09

VTA light rail service partially resumes after inspections caused delays following strike shutdown

Apr 1, 2025

Latest Videos

1:21

Oakland 911 service restored after day-long outage caused by copper wire cutting

1 day ago

3:32

Oakland 911 outage disrupts emergency response: authorities

2 days ago

1:37

Man arrested after cutting 50 ft. of copper wire at South SF Caltrain station, causing $5K in damage

Jan 14

1:58

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

Nov 25, 2025

1:36

Copper wire theft knocks out power to Gilroy elementary school

Oct 10, 2025

2:12

Bonta promises to crack down on copper wire thefts plaguing CA

Jun 6, 2025

1:30

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

May 27, 2025

3:09

VTA light rail service partially resumes after inspections caused delays following strike shutdown

Apr 1, 2025

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VTA light rail service partially resumes after inspections caused delays following strike shutdown

VTA reopened Orange Line light rail service and partially reopened Blue Line service Monday after inspections delayed the return following a 16-day workers strike.

Apr 1, 2025

VTA riders feel grateful for return of bus service after struggling during strike shutdown

Riders in the South Bay felt a "wave of relief" Friday as VTA restarted its bus service after a three-week shutdown during the strike which "was quite problematic" to many South Bay residents.

Mar 29, 2025

VTA bus service to resume Friday, light rail delayed due to alleged copper wire theft

VTA says light rail services will be delayed as they make repairs after alleged copper wire thefts on the Green Line.

Mar 28, 2025

Suspects arrested after targeting copper in Morgan Hill light poles, causing $20K in damages

Stealing these wires from light poles has actually become somewhat common in the Bay Area as the price of copper stays high.

Feb 27, 2025

How Vallejo students are able to continue learning after school closes due to copper thieves

After days without school because of a massive copper wire theft, hundreds of Vallejo students can now go to "learning hubs" at other campuses as the district rushes to repair the school's electrical system.

Jan 30, 2025