Though the days are getting longer, it's getting darker around Lake Merritt in Oakland after almost a dozen light poles were stolen by vandals. The missing lights are creating safety concerns for locals who spend time at the lake on a regular basis.The poles themselves are almost 100 years old have a green patina from their original copper plating, something that's also attractive to thieves.Michael Stadler lives only a few blocks from the lake and works from home most of the time.
' 'The lake is our crown jewel and I do remember when they put up the lights, and it was so beautiful and I love driving buy it and it's magical,' explained Maureen Molmen, a volunteer with the Lake Merritt Breakfast Club. The community group cares for the lake and the lights.'I took great pride in them. And then when I started noticing they were down, I was very traumatized,' said Molmen. On Wednesday.
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