> BLOOMINGTON, CALIF. The rampant theft of copper
> and other metals in Southern California has begun
> hitting Inland Empire freeways hard, leaving
> motorists in increasing danger as traffic signals
> and lights in underpasses and rest areas have
> gone dark, law enforcement and Caltrans officials said Tuesday.
>
> Thieves also have swiped guardrails and irrigation systems along roadways.
Remember when this kind of thing was used as a benchmark for how the former SU was falling apart?
-- Andy