Over 5K PG&E customers in the dark in Vallejo, City Hall closed

Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Duncan Sinfield, KRON4 (KRON-TV) · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

(KRON) -- A large power outage left thousands of Vallejo residents and businesses in the dark late Thursday morning. Vallejo's City Hall was among those without power, and as a result had to close access to the public. City officials say City Hall will remain closed until Monday. According to the...

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The power outage affecting over 5,000 PG&E customers in Vallejo, including the closure of City Hall, will undoubtedly disrupt daily life and business operations in the area. With City Hall closed until Monday, residents will have to wait to conduct city business, such as paying bills or obtaining permits. This outage also raises concerns about the reliability of the power grid in the region, particularly during periods of high demand or extreme weather conditions. As the city's administrative hub, City Hall's closure will likely have a ripple effect on various municipal services and community events. The impact of this outage on local businesses, especially small ones, should also be closely monitored, as they may face significant losses due to the sudden loss of power and subsequent closure. Vallejo residents and business owners will be watching closely to see how quickly PG&E can restore power and get the city back to normal operations.

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Category: business · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) · Reading time: 1 min

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Over 5K PG&E customers in the dark in Vallejo, City Hall closed

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