# San Francisco demands state probe of 40 PG&E outages

> San Francisco calls for state investigation after 40 PG&E blackouts since December.
- Title: San Francisco demands state probe of 40 PG&E outages
- Summary: San Francisco calls for state investigation after 40 PG&E blackouts since December. San Francisco officials demand California Public Utilities Commission…
- Keywords: san francisco, pge, california public utilities commission, blackout, december 2026, power outage, substation, mission and 8th streets, news, local, San, Francisco
- Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/08/san-francisco-pge-outages-regulators
- Published: 2026-10-09T00:49:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: san francisco, pge, california public utilities commission, blackout, december 2026, power outage, substation, mission and 8th streets, news, local
## 40 PG&E blackouts since December
San Francisco has experienced 40 large-scale blackouts since December 2026, each affecting more than 1,000 customers.
## City leaders demand CPUC investigation
City officials urge California Public Utilities Commission to conduct a public investigation into PG&E's reliability beyond the December blackout.
## 40 outages since January
The city reports 40 major outages since January, with 25% affecting San Francisco’s west side.
## PG&E fire incidents
PG&E has experienced two underground electrical fires in downtown San Francisco on Sept. 17 and Oct. 1.
## Infrastructure delays
PG&E infrastructure projects have faced major delays, including one delayed by eight years in the southern part of the city.
## Substation fire history
The Mission and 8th substation has caught fire three times: in 1996, 2003, and December 2026.
## PG&E's response
PG&E spokesperson Tamar Sarkissian stated they are reviewing the city's letter and remain committed to safely serving customers.
## City's substation plan
San Francisco wants to buy PG&E's substation one block from the fire-prone Mission and 8th substation.
## Next steps
San Francisco officials seek state regulators to investigate PG&E's reliability and prevent future blackouts.
## Key takeaway

San Francisco officials demand California Public Utilities Commission investigate PG&E's reliability following 40 blackouts since December 2026.