First published 10/4/2026, 1:35:15 AM · Last updated 10/4/2026, 1:35:30 AM

Power outage in SANTA CRUZ County — PGE

An active, unplanned power outage in Santa Cruz County, California, affects 109 customers. The source lists PGE as the utility and “PATROLLING” as the cause.

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Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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The source reports that 109 customers are affected.

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Power outage in SANTA CRUZ County — PGE

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