Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy in Vallejo, California, is closed indefinitely after copper wire was stolen from the building, shutting down its operations. The theft, which occurred between Friday evening and Saturday morning, disrupted a planned basketball competition. The Vallejo Police Department is investigating the incident. School officials are working to repair the damage and strengthen security measures. Classes are expected to resume within a week.
A school in Vallejo is left without power after copper wire was stolen from the building, shutting down operations. Officials said the theft occurred sometime between Friday evening and early Saturday at the Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy. Staff with the Vallejo City Unified School District learned of the theft as they were readying to host a basketball competition. The Vallejo Police Department is investigating the theft.
"Officials said they are also taking steps to strengthen their security measures.A letter sent to parents by Superintendent Ruben Aurelio said classes will be canceled until further notice as they address the issue and work towards a solution. Aurelio said the school's closure is likely to last around a week while repairs occur."We want to assure you that we have already begun working with a company to address and repair the damage.
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