PG&E outage knocks out power to thousands in the East Bay
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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In brief
Early morning power disruption affected thousands of East Bay residents as Pacific Gas and Electric Company experienced a significant outage in the Albany area. More than 5,700 households were plunged into darkness, with utilities officials unable to immediately identify the underlying cause of the failure. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about grid reliability in Northern California and raises questions about infrastructure maintenance and emergency response protocols for major power service providers.
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PG&E outage knocks out power to thousands in the East Bay
A morning PG&E outage left more than 5,700 customers near Albany without electricity; the cause was not immediately known.
