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Power Outages Impact Placer and Santa Cruz Counties
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Recent power outages have affected thousands of residents in Placer and Santa Cruz Counties, causing disruptions and prompting investigations into the causes. PG&E is working to restore power to the affected areas.
Key Insights
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Placer County: Approximately 8,500 customers experienced power outages, impacting areas such as Foresthill, Colfax, Alta, and south of Grass Valley. The outage was reported at 7:13 a.m. and resolved by 2 p.m.
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Santa Cruz County: Over 11,000 customers in the Watsonville area were affected by a power outage reported at 9:23 a.m. Power was expected to be restored by 1:45 p.m.
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Cause: The cause of both outages is currently under investigation.
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Traffic Signals: In Watsonville, non-working traffic signals prompted officials to advise motorists to treat intersections as all-way stops.
In-Depth Analysis
On Sunday morning, a significant power outage hit Placer County, impacting around 8,500 PG&E customers. The outage affected various communities, including Foresthill (2,700 customers), Colfax (2,678 customers), Alta (806 customers), and areas south of Grass Valley (1,499 customers). PG&E reported the outage at 7:13 a.m., and power was fully restored by 2 p.m. The cause of the outage is still being investigated.
Separately, on Friday, Santa Cruz County experienced a massive power outage affecting over 11,000 customers in the Watsonville area. PG&E reported the outage at 9:23 a.m., impacting approximately 11,285 customers. The city of Watsonville announced that power was expected to be restored by 1:45 p.m. The cause of this outage is also under investigation. The city advised motorists to treat non-functional traffic lights as four-way stops to ensure safety.
FAQs
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Q: What caused the power outages in Placer and Santa Cruz Counties?
The causes of the power outages are currently under investigation by PG&E.
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Q: Which areas were affected in Placer County?
Foresthill, Colfax, Alta, and areas south of Grass Valley were affected.
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Q: How many customers were affected in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County?
Over 11,000 customers were affected.
Key Takeaways
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Stay informed about power outage updates from PG&E.
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If you are in an area with a power outage, be prepared for potential disruptions to daily activities.
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Treat non-working traffic signals as all-way stops to ensure safety.
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Follow local news for updates and safety advisories.
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