By Omar Guzman |Staff Writer| San Bernardino is taking new measures to prevent criminals from darkening the streets. About 1,200 streetlights, roughly one out of every 10, have gone out due to copper-wire theft, According to the San Bernardino Public Works Department. “The first thing we need to do is get the lights back on to prevent more crime from happening,” said 5th Ward Councilman Chas A. Kelley. According to the San Bernardino police department the value of copper has gone up from 60 cents per pound, 10 years ago, to as much as $6 dollars per pound. It is sold to recycling centers. “There are many areas near the university that have been affected by these thefts, for … [Read more...] about SB fights to keep on the lights