The Brief Pasadena small businesses are struggling through the summer heat after thieves stole copper from rooftop A/C units, leaving them without air conditioning. Pasadena police urge businesses to secure rooftop access, while Sweet Red Peach's owner says community support has helped the bakery recover from the thefts. As Southern California endures a summer heatwave, several Pasadena small businesses are being forced to operate without air conditioning after thieves targeted rooftop A/C units to steal the copper inside. The same type of theft also happened at Sweet Red Peach, a popular Pasadena bakery. "You're hurting so many people, including yourself, including your own family, by hurting small businesses," she said.