On March 26, 2026, a significant power outage impacted multiple communities in North San Diego County and South Orange County. The outages began at 7:41 PM, leaving more than 100,000 customers without power, with restoration efforts underway shortly thereafter.
Coastal communities such as Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Costa, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and Olivenhain were among those affected, alongside inland areas including San Pasqual, Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, and Escondido. At the peak of the outage, approximately 45,000 coastal residents were left without electricity, while around 14,000 customers in Escondido experienced similar disruptions.
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has acknowledged the disruption caused by the outage. In a statement, they said, “We understand how disruptive outages can be and are working to investigate the cause.” The company emphasized that the safety of their customers, employees, and communities remains their top priority.
Power was largely restored to most areas by around 8:50 PM, with the final restoration completed by 8:56 PM. Residents were advised to monitor updates through SDG&E’s outage tracking system to stay informed about the situation.
As of now, the exact cause of the outage has not been determined, and details remain unconfirmed. Observers are hopeful that SDG&E will provide further updates as they continue their investigation into the incident.
