Cal. Penal Code § 496e

Any person who buys or receives, for purposes of salvage, any part of a fire hydrant or fire department connection, including, but not limited to, bronze or brass fittings and parts, that has been stolen or obtained in any manner constituting theft or extortion, knowing the property to be so stolen or obtained, shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, be subject to a criminal fine of not more than three thousand dollars ($3,000).