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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 9, 2026Hillsborough County

PG&E power outage leaves over 2,000 customers without electricity in Corralitos

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More than 2,000 PG&E customers in Corralitos lost electricity on Wednesday afternoon due to an outage currently under investigation by the company. PG&E deployed crews to inspect the electrical infrastructure, while residents face potential food safety risks and possible compensation if the outage exceeds 48 hours.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the affected area lose electrical service and may need to discard perishable food or qualify for financial compensation between $25 and $100 if the outage lasts longer than 48 hours.

Key Facts

  • Over 2,196 PG&E customers lost electricity in the Corralitos area of Santa Cruz County.
  • The power outage began around 2:44 p.m. on Wednesday.
  • PG&E dispatched repair crews to inspect the electrical infrastructure and determine the cause of the outage.
  • The cause of the power interruption remains under investigation with no estimated restoration time provided.
  • The CDC recommends discarding perishable foods if a refrigerator is without power for more than four hours.
  • Freezer items kept without refrigeration for approximately 24 hours may need to be discarded unless they contain ice crystals or remain at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
  • PG&E residential customers may qualify for automatic Safety Net payments between $25 and $100 if service is interrupted for more than 48 hours.
  • Safety Net compensation payments are typically issued 60 to 120 days after the outage.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationNoticias Costa Central“News outlet that published the report.”locationCorralitos“Area in Santa Cruz County affected by the power outage.”locationSanta Cruz“County where the outage occurred.”OrganizationEntravision Communication Inc.“Copyright holder for the published news article.”OrganizationPG&E“Electric utility company managing the grid and investigating the outage.”OrganizationCentros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades“Provided recommendations for food safety during power outages.”