Mariposa County

The utility is warning thousands of customers in multiple counties that they could lose power because of public safety power shutoffs.

The shutoffs would impact across 29 California counties, including Fresno, Madera, Mariposa and Tulare.

Now, if deemed necessary, the shutoffs could begin this evening and then continue through Saturday afternoon.

The concern is that strong winds can blow tree limbs and debris into power lines, potentially sparking a fire if those lines are energized.

If the wind speeds that are currently forecast continue to materialize, that will probably be a primary factor in ultimately making the determination that it's going to be a go.

And we will also continue to look at the humidity levels.

Mariposa County Sheriff's Office alerted people of the potential shutoffs on social media.

Meanwhile, the Madera County Sheriff's Office is also gearing up for the possible loss of power.

Storm 130 shows exactly what we mentioned.

A few showers here or there, Mariposa County, maybe in portions of Fresno County.

That will taper off, and about one week from today, we're going to have another chance of rain for the valley floor and snow in the mountains that should be more significant than what's going on right now.

All points, though, in between here will warm up, even to 90 by next Saturday.

They will verify what I'm telling you right now.

Um, I just started recently in Mariposa, Mariposa County.

Helped, um, helped, uh, stave off the, the lack of tourism dollars thanks to what's going on regarding the same topic we're talking about now.

Mm.

Initial search efforts began that same evening and a full-scale search and rescue operation was initiated on Saturday morning, June 18th.

Around 105 search and rescue personnel from around the state were deployed along with helicopters and six search dogs, including Yosemite National Park Search and Rescue, Inyo County, Mono County, Mariposa County, Marin County, Fresno County, Tuolumne County, China Lake, Los Angeles County, Nevada County, Sierra Madre, Yosemite Search and Rescue dog teams, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and California Explorer Search and Rescue.

On June 23rd, 2011, search efforts transitioned to a limited continuous search.

After nearly one week of extensive searching, park rangers did not find any clues as to George's whereabouts.

As of April 2021, Jeffrey officially remains missing and there have been no further updates.

Number two: Doug Pierce.

86-year-old Doug Pierce disappeared on April 21st, 2005, from Mariposa County in California while on a solo camping trip.

Doug was in excellent shape for his age, both physically and mentally, and it wasn't unusual for him to take trips alone.

Initial search efforts began that same evening, and a full-scale search and rescue operation was initiated on Saturday morning, June 18th.

Around 105 search and rescue personnel from around the state were deployed, along with helicopters and six search dogs including Yosemite National Park Search and Rescue, Inyo County, Mono County, Mariposa County, Marin County, Fresno County, Tuolumne County, China Lake, Los Angeles County, Nevada County, Sierra Madre, Yosemite Search and Rescue Dog Teams, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and California Explorer Search and Rescue.

On June 23, 2011, search efforts transitioned to limited continuous search.

After nearly one week of extensive searching, park rangers did not find any clues as to George's whereabouts.

Until such confirmations can be made, Jeffrey will still be considered a missing person.

As of April 2021, Jeffrey officially remains missing and there have been no further updates.

86-year-old Doug Pierce disappeared on April 21, 2005 from Mariposa County in California while on a solo camping trip.

Doug was in excellent shape for his age, both physically and mentally, and it wasn't unusual for him to take trips alone.

Initial search efforts began that same evening, and a full-scale search and rescue operation was initiated on Saturday morning, June 18th.

Around 105 search and rescue personnel from around the state were deployed, along with helicopters and six search dogs including Yosemite National Park Search and Rescue, Inyo County, Mono County, Mariposa County, Marin County, Fresno County, Tuolumne County, China Lake, Los Angeles County, Nevada County, Sierra Madre, Yosemite Search and Rescue Dog Teams, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and California Explorer Search and Rescue.

On June 23, 2011, search efforts transitioned to a limited continuous search.

After nearly one week of extensive searching, park rangers did not find any clues as to George's whereabouts.

Until such confirmations can be made, Jeffrey will still be considered a missing person.

As of April 2021, Jeffrey officially remains missing and there have been no further updates.

86-year-old Doug Pierce disappeared on April 21, 2005 from Mariposa County in California while on a solo camping trip.

Doug was in excellent shape for his age, both physically and mentally, and it wasn't unusual for him to take trips alone.