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Power outage affects part of SF's Market Street after equipment damage
By Bay City News at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
About 90 Pacific Gas and Electric customers in San Francisco ’s Castro District were still without power on Saturday after a small outage struck a stretch of Market Street on Friday.
Traffic signals could be inoperable in the outage area, which included most of the 2200 block of Market Street a...
Key takeaway The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management reminded drivers in the area to treat inoperable traffic signals as four way stop signs and to use caution.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The power outage on Market Street is a concern for local businesses in the Castro District, which rely heavily on weekend foot traffic. With about 90 customers still without power on Saturday, some shops and restaurants may have seen a significant impact on their sales. The affected area, which includes the 2200 block of Market Street and surrounding blocks, is a bustling commercial hub, and the loss of power could have been a setback for entrepreneurs who depend on a strong weekend presence. As PG&E crews work to restore power, residents and drivers are advised to exercise caution, particularly with inoperable traffic signals. The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management's reminder to treat these intersections as four-way stop signs is a crucial safety precaution, and drivers should be prepared to adjust their commute accordingly. The swift restoration of power will be crucial to minimizing the disruption to daily life and commerce in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? About 90 Pacific Gas and Electric customers in San Francisco’s Castro District were still without power on Saturday after a small outage struck a stretch of Market Street on Friday.
Traffic signals could be inoperable in the outage area, which included most of the 2200 block of Market Street a...
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