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A brief power outage struck the downtown area of Riverside last night, leaving thousands of residents and businesses without electricity for approximately 45 minutes. The interruption, which began at 2:15 a.m., was attributed to routine maintenance on the main substation that supplies the region’s electrical grid.

Utility officials reported that the outage affected about 12,000 customers across three city blocks, with most commercial establishments experiencing a temporary loss of service. According to the Riverside Energy Department, the maintenance work was scheduled to minimize disruption, and the team worked to restore power as quickly as possible. The department confirmed that the issue was isolated and that no long‑term damage was expected.

City officials have assured residents that the outage will be short‑lived and that the power supply will return to normal shortly. Residents are encouraged to keep their electronic devices charged and to follow any additional guidance issued by the Riverside Energy Department.