Crime & Safety

Power Outage Hits Sonoma County Admin Building

The courthouse and sheriff's office were also affected.

By Bay City News

SANTA ROSA (BCN) - A downed power line caused a power outage at the Sonoma County Administration Center Thursday afternoon.

PG&E spokeswoman Jana Morris said 2,007 customers were affected by the outage, which began at 3:01 p.m. 

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Power was restored to the Administration Center around 4:50 p.m.

The Sonoma County courthouse and sheriff's office were affected by the outage, and some county employees were sent home. 

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Morris did not know the location of the downed line. 

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