Updated at 3:07 pm: Power has been restored to most PG&E customers, though a smaller outage is still affecting 62 customers in the Sonora area. The cause of the outage remains unknown.
Original story at 12:16 pm: Sonora, CA — 1,080 PG&E customers are without electricity in parts of Jamestown and Sonora.
What caused the outage is unknown.
PG&E reports that it is an unplanned outage and officials are evaluating the electrical system to identify any potential damaged sections and will make any needed repairs before turning the power back on. The company has currently given an estimated restoration time of 4:30 pm.
We will pass along more information as it becomes available.
This post was last modified on 08/05/2024 3:07 pm
Written by BJ Hansen.
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