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Power outage impacts thousands of PG&E customers in San Francisco
By Bay City News at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
About 7,000 PG&E customers in San Francisco lost power Saturday morning, according to the utility’s outage map.
The outage hit the northwest of the city at about 9:52 a.m., including the Presidio, Golden Gate Park and Richmond District.
The San Francisco Department of Energy said traffic si...
Key takeaway The outage hit the northwest of the city at about 9:52 a.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The power outage in northwest San Francisco has significant implications for residents and visitors alike, particularly given the affected areas' popularity for outdoor recreation. Golden Gate Park, one of the city's largest and most iconic green spaces, was among the areas impacted, which could disrupt plans for those who had intended to visit the park or participate in events there. The Presidio, a major tourist destination and former military base, was also affected, potentially causing inconvenience for visitors and businesses in the area. With traffic signals potentially impacted, drivers in the Richmond District and surrounding neighborhoods will need to exercise caution, especially given the area's dense population and busy streets. As PG&E works to restore power, residents and visitors will be watching closely to see if the estimated restoration time of 12:30 p.m. holds, and what the cause of the outage might be.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? About 7,000 PG&E customers in San Francisco lost power Saturday morning, according to the utility’s outage map.
The outage hit the northwest of the city at about 9:52 a.m., including the Presidio, Golden Gate Park and Richmond District.
The San Francisco Department of Energy said traffic si...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 18, 2026 by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) and curated for The San Francisco readers.
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