Mysterious Power Outage Hits California Leaving Over 100,000 People in the Dark
Over 100,000 residents in California lost power on Thursday night.
According to San Diego Gas & Electric, over 100,000 residents in San Diego and South Orange counties were left in the dark after a massive power outage.
SDGE has not released the cause of the outage, and the incident is currently under investigation.
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Sounds like certain areas have power restored, however drone footage shows a large area still dark. pic.twitter.com/zzhnEpXMJK
— Alerts SoCal (@AlertsSocal) March 27, 2026
Per ABC 7:
A massive power outage left tens of thousands of people without electricity Thursday night across South Orange County and parts of San Diego County.
San Diego Gas & Electric reported that more than 100,000 customers were initially affected. Video taken near the Civic Center in Mission Viejo showed one of the areas impacted by the blackout. Other areas that were impacted included Laguna Hills and Laguna Niguel.
The cause of the outage was not immediately known.
“We understand how disruptive outages can be and are working to investigate the cause,” said SDG&E in a statement. “The safety of our customers, employees and communities remains our top priority.”
San Diego Gas & Electric has since issued a press release stating that power has been restored.
“Power has been fully restored to customers affected by a widespread outage impacting multiple communities in North San Diego County and Orange County this evening,” stated SDGE.
“We understand how disruptive outages can be and are working to investigate the cause,” added SDGE.
In recent years, California has suffered major power outages across the state.
Data from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) showed that power shut-offs increased by 145% in 2025.
Most of the shutoffs stem from California’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program, which cuts off power during high winds, wildfires, or low humidity.
During these planned shutoffs, some residents are without electricity for days.
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