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Copper theft and AB 476 enforcement

Riverside County

Summary

A speaker urged the county to follow Fresno and Kern counties in adopting a stronger ordinance against copper wire theft, which knocks out communications and costs millions, under new state law AB 476.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Millions in repair costs and lost productivity are borne by the public, per testimony.

✅Who benefits

Residents and utilities relying on copper communications infrastructure.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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