Power outage in parts of downtown San Diego leaves thousands in - The CW San Diego - News 8
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A power outage left much of downtown San Diego and surrounding areas without electrical service for several hours Friday.
The blackout began about 11:15 a.m., initially affecting roughly 8,500 San Diego Gas & Electric customers in the urban core of the city and in nearby Balboa Park and Golden Hill, the utility company reported.
Among the places left without power were San Diego police headquarters at 14th and Broadway, the B Street offices of the San Diego Union-Tribune and San Diego City College, which canceled classes at its Park Boulevard campus for the remainder of the day due to the problem.
By 12:45 p.m., utility crews had restored power to roughly half of the affected customers, according to SDG&E public affairs.
A little more than an hour later, all but 279 were back on line. Service was expected to be restored to those remaining customers -- all of them in downtown San Diego -- by 10 p.m., the utility company advised.
The cause of the outage remained under investigation in the late afternoon, SDG&E spokesman Wes Jones said.
A looming, partial government shutdown would be "stupid" but might be unavoidable if Democrats refuse to support President Donald Trump's proposed border wall with Mexico, the second-ranking House Republican said on Thursday.
A looming, partial government shutdown would be "stupid" but might be unavoidable if Democrats refuse to support President Donald Trump's proposed border wall with Mexico, the second-ranking House Republican said on Thursday.
The Support the Enlisted Project and San Diego City Councilman Mark Kersey will help a group of military families on Friday with shopping for holiday gifts and household necessities.
The Support the Enlisted Project and San Diego City Councilman Mark Kersey will help a group of military families on Friday with shopping for holiday gifts and household necessities.
Onshore flow returns Friday, bringing cooler, more seasonal temperatures. Slightly warmer Saturday as onshore flow weakens under high pressure.
Onshore flow returns Friday, bringing cooler, more seasonal temperatures. Slightly warmer Saturday as onshore flow weakens under high pressure.
Dozens of cyclists went on a joy ride through Balboa Park Thursday night as part of the annual Joy Ride event that celebrates improvements done through the year for better biking.
Dozens of cyclists went on a joy ride through Balboa Park Thursday night as part of the annual Joy Ride event that celebrates improvements done through the year for better biking.
San Diego is no stranger to epic rock and pop concerts. Over the years some of the biggest names in music have made their way through America’s Finest City. While we continue to host legendary acts it’s fun to look back at who has graced our local stages in decades past.
San Diego is no stranger to epic rock and pop concerts. Over the years some of the biggest names in music have made their way through America’s Finest City. While we continue to host legendary acts it’s fun to look back at who has graced our local stages in decades past.
A San Diego veteran is asking for the public’s help after two thieves stole $20,000 worth of tools from his South Bay construction company – a crime that was captured on camera.
A San Diego veteran is asking for the public’s help after two thieves stole $20,000 worth of tools from his South Bay construction company – a crime that was captured on camera.
A Mira Mesa mother who received a miracle last year from News 8 viewers wants to pay it forward.
A Mira Mesa mother who received a miracle last year from News 8 viewers wants to pay it forward.
A Grinch tried to steal Christmas in Pacific Beach, but residents aren't having it. The tree next to The Catamaran has been a neighborhood tradition for decades, but this year a thief made off with the tree and the decorations.
A Grinch tried to steal Christmas in Pacific Beach, but residents aren't having it. The tree next to The Catamaran has been a neighborhood tradition for decades, but this year a thief made off with the tree and the decorations.
A jury heard closing arguments Thursday in the case of an ex-cop from Yuma who is accused of raping a Kensington woman in her family's home last year.
A jury heard closing arguments Thursday in the case of an ex-cop from Yuma who is accused of raping a Kensington woman in her family's home last year.
Ray Chavez, who was the nation's oldest Pearl Harbor survivor, was laid to rest Thursday.
Ray Chavez, who was the nation's oldest Pearl Harbor survivor, was laid to rest Thursday.
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