Thousands Without Power in San Francisco

A significant power outage affected multiple neighborhoods, including Russian Hill and Pacific Heights, with restoration expected by afternoon.

A power outage Tuesday morning left thousands in San Francisco without electricity, impacting areas such as Russian Hill, Pacific Heights, the Marina, and the Presidio.
PG&E's outage map reported thousands of customers affected, with estimates of up to 14,000 people without power.
The outage began at 7:56 a.m., with partial restoration expected by 3:30 p.m.
Recent outages have been attributed to weather events and aging equipment, prompting a special hearing last month.
Crews are working to establish the exact cause of the outage, which remains under investigation.