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Little League Fields Under Siege: Copper Thieves Strike

2/6/2026

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Copper thieves target California Little League teams, stealing components for stadium lights and threatening the season.
Doug Wittman, Long Beach Little League President, expressed concern over reduced practice times.
Steve Esquivel, East Long Beach Pony League President, emphasized the community's reliance on these fields.
California passed Assembly Bill No. 476 to regulate junk metal purchases and penalties.
The Long Beach Police Department is investigating the thefts and seeking security measures.

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Story summary

Copper thieves target California Little League teams, stealing components for stadium lights and threatening the season.
Doug Wittman, Long Beach Little League President, expressed concern over reduced practice times.
Steve Esquivel, East Long Beach Pony League President, emphasized the community's reliance on these fields.
California passed Assembly Bill No. 476 to regulate junk metal purchases and penalties.
The Long Beach Police Department is investigating the thefts and seeking security measures.