Copper theft is booming in Yavapai County, causing major damages
The copper has disappeared in southeastern Yabapai County, according to the Yabapai County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office has been investigating large amounts of copper reports from the area since December. Facebook Posts. The first incident reported was in December, according to the Sheriff’s Office. In another case, the suspect or suspect violated the commercial […]
Los Angeles boosts copper wire theft crackdown effort with additional $200,000
The Los Angeles City Council has pumped an additional $200,000 into the Copper Wire Task Force, tripling funding focused on curbing metal theft from public infrastructure. Peter Brown, a spokesman for City Councilman Kevin de Leon, said the effort, dubbed the Heavy Metal Task Force, is the city's “most aggressive and proactive effort” to crack […]
Officials spar over ‘criminalization’ of copper wire theft
Members of a historic church in South Los Angeles pointed out to City Councilman Marquise Harris Dawson on Sunday that a landmark item, a bronze plaque, was missing from the building. Harris Dawson said Bethel AME Church's plaque, which withstood the Great Depression, racial injustice and other economic downturns, disappeared several weeks ago. The plaque […]
L.A. officials seek to stop rampant copper wire theft
Copper wire theft has plagued Los Angeles for years, posing a safety hazard and costing the city millions of dollars. Incidents have spiked in the last year, and city officials have stepped up efforts in recent months to curb both thieves and buyers of stolen wires, city officials said. In the latest move, City Council […]
Gila County Oral Health Program bringing brighter smiles to Copper Rim Elementary on February 5 – 8
Written by Carol Broder Gila County – Dear Copper Rim Parents, The Gila County Oral Health Program will be held at your child's school Monday through Thursday, February 5th through 8th, providing services through our dental sealant program. Please note that a consent form will be sent home at the end of January.The County Oral […]
Copper Country News | CASA of Gila County welcomes two new court-appointed special advocates
Photo provided by: From left: Hon. Brian B. Chambers, CASA Gail Petuli, and CASA Coordinator Emily Nader. Updated: 1 week ago / Posted: December 19, 2023 Gila County, Arizona – CASA of Gila County Programs is excited to welcome two new volunteer advocates. Court-appointed special advocates serve as advocates for the best interests of local […]
Copper Queen Hospital in Cochise County gets $10M grant for expansion
In rural southern Arizona, people often travel an hour or more to Tucson for treatment. But new federal funding to expand the hospital in Bisbee will bring more people closer to home. Copper Queen Community Hospital received a $10 million federal grant to help expand the facility to serve 28,000 residents, according to Arizona Senator […]
Copper Area News Publishers providing news coverage for Eastern Pinal and Southern Gila Counties | Some Oracle residents forced to find new trash service
To Mira Besic For decades, Arizona’s Copper Corridor has suffered from a growing epidemic problem, land abandonment, and, not to mention, the dumping of wildcats into the desert surrounding the area. Garbage removal and the provision of safe and appropriate waste disposal sites are among the most important tools needed to keep communities safe and […]
Sinema, Kelly: Nearly $10 Million for Bisbee’s Copper Queen Community Hospital Expansion
Investment expands Copper Queen Community Hospital in Bisbee, improving access to healthcare and creating jobs for people in southeastern Arizona Washington – Arizona Senators Kirsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announce expansion of Copper Queen Community Hospital in Bisbee that will enhance access to healthcare for people in southeastern Arizona and create strong jobs in the […]
Copper Country News | Want to help reduce suicide? Join Gila County’s new review board
Image Courtesy This graph shows total suicide deaths in Gila County from 2020 to 2021. Updated: 3 weeks ago / Posted: June 27, 2023 In 2021-2022, we will bring together a series of community partners focused on public health topics and strategies. You can read his comprehensive 30-page report they produced online. Search using the […]
