Two men were arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of at least 185 pounds of stolen copper wire in Tulare County.
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with an ordinance that will make possessing and transporting stolen copper wire a crime.
Three suspects were arrested after detectives recovered more than 700 stolen catalytic converters and 1,100 pounds of copper wire during a search at a recycling center in Richmond.
Action News continues to investigate the effects of wire theft in the Fresno area and the effort to stop it.
The Fresno Mission is facing a major setback after a break-in over the weekend.
The co-owner of a Chinese restaurant that's a staple in Central Fresno says thieves could force her to close the doors of the business.