On March 26, 2026, a power outage caused by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) affected over 100,000 customers across multiple communities in North San Diego County and South Orange County. The outages began at 7:41 PM and were largely restored by 8:56 PM.
Coastal communities impacted included Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Costa, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and Olivenhain, while inland areas such as San Pasqual, Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, and Escondido also experienced outages. At the peak of the incident, approximately 45,000 coastal residents were without power, with around 14,000 customers affected in Escondido alone.
The cause of the outage remains unknown, and SDGE has stated, “We understand how disruptive outages can be and are working to investigate the cause.” Additionally, the company emphasized, “The safety of our customers, employees and communities remains our top priority.” Residents were advised to monitor updates through SDGE’s outage tracking system.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the precise reasons behind the outage. The incident has raised concerns among local residents and officials about the reliability of power services in the region.
As the investigation continues, SDGE is expected to provide further updates on the situation and any measures that may be implemented to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
