San Francisco Power Outage Hits Over 100,000 PG&E Customers, Affects BART System
A significant power outage struck San Francisco on the afternoon of Saturday, December 20, 2025, impacting more than 100,000 PG&E customers. The outage affected various neighborhoods across the city, creating considerable disruption.
Geographic Impact of the Power Outage
According to PG&E, several areas were left in the dark, including:
- The Presidio
- Seacliff
- Outer and Inner Richmond
- Golden Gate Park
- The Panhandle
- Inner and Outer Sunset
- Parts of West of Twin Peaks
- Western Addition
- Downtown San Francisco
Just before 3 p.m., PG&E reported that approximately 30% of the city was experiencing a power outage.
Impact on Public Transport
The outage also affected public transit in the area. BART announced the closure of the Powell Street and Civic Center stations due to the lack of power. Commuters faced additional challenges during this disruption.
Traffic Advisory
In light of the situation, the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management warned drivers that traffic lights may not be functioning. Motorists were advised to treat intersections as four-way stops until the electricity was restored.
Restoration Timeline
PG&E’s outage center indicated that power restoration efforts were underway. Some areas were expected to regain power by around 3:45 p.m., while restoration times for other regions remained undetermined.
New Developments
As of now, PG&E has not disclosed the cause of the outage. The situation continues to evolve, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
