PG&E Power Outage Affects Thousands in Woodland
Nearly 6,000 PG&E customers in Woodland experienced a power outage Monday night. Power was restored within approximately 30 minutes.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 17, 2026 —
WOODLAND – A power outage on Monday night impacted an estimated 6,000 Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers in Woodland. The outage began Monday night, with power being restored to the affected areas within approximately 30 minutes.
The exact cause of the power disruption was not immediately available. PG&E representatives were not available for comment regarding the specific circumstances that led to the outage.
The utility company’s emergency response protocols were activated following the outage. Crews worked to identify the source of the problem and implement repairs to restore service.
PG&E serves millions of customers across Northern and Central California. The company maintains extensive infrastructure, including power lines and substations, to deliver electricity. Occasional power outages can occur due to various factors, including equipment failures, weather conditions, or accidents.
Information regarding the specific number of customers affected and the duration of the outage was provided by PG&E. The company’s stated goal is to maintain reliable service for its customers. Further details on the cause of this particular outage have not yet been released.
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