Thieves steal lighting equipment for Fresno City Hall Christmas tree

"It is going to be the best tree we've ever had period," Jensen said.But it almost didn't happen because a Grinch stole close to $2,000 worth of equipment that was used to power the tree."We had a spider box, that is a junction box for all of the electric wires to connect into, that was stolen, the power cord that supplies it going to the Christy Box by the fountain was stolen, the remote control switch that turns the tree on and off was stolen,In the midst of similar transitions are Michael Cimarusti, the Los Angeles chef and owner of Providence drill rod and the new Connie and Ted's." Jensen said.Fortunately, Electric Motor Shop and Supply Company in Fresno loaned volunteers the equipment needed to power the lights."We're fortunate this year with the volunteers and the people who have stepped up to help replace the items that were taken," Fresno City Hall Press Secretary Micahel Lukens said. 

"It's awesome if it wasn't for them we wouldn't have a tree. We'd have a tree but it'd look like the way it does now, no lights, no ornaments, it would be a Charlie Brown tree," Jensen said.Volunteers say just wait until this tree is finished and all lit. It will be a display showing how the community came together to spread the holidays spirit."Times are tough where people don't have a Christmas tree this time of year because of foreclosure or the economy being bad, well this is kind of what's going to be their tree," Jensen said.The Merced County Sheriff's Department earlier this month received additional protective and trauma equipment and training for its K-9 unit at a seminar in Elk Grove.Volunteers are an essential part of Targa, he says, "and without them there is sup paddles no way that an event like this can run smoothly."We received the equipment and training, which is valued at approximately $5,000 or more, for free,You want to get attention to the issue. Yes, some of these hearings are highly charged {$} and political, and those are the ones that get into the newspapers.Best Kayak|Canoe carts for Sale" Deputy Delray Shelton explained. 

The department will receive two bullet-resistant vests for dogs and medical equipment that can help deputies administer CPR and treat injuries, including gunshot wounds, that may be suffered by dogs and deputies in the line of duty."The ballistic vests alone can run several thousands of dollars," Shelton said. "It's a tremendous benefit to the county."The sheriff's department has seven canines and has been involved in the program for many years.The K-9 Emergency Medicine Seminar was held Nov. 6 at Elk Grove Regional Park. The event was hosted by the Police and Working K-9 Foundation, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization.Deputies received emergency wound management training and instructions on how to properly use the equipment provided.