SDG&E truck
An SDG&E service truck, Image from video.

A power outage left hundreds of homes and businesses without electrical service Monday in and around Otay Mesa.

The blackout struck about 8:45 a.m., knocking out power to a total of 1,455 San Diego Gas & Electric customers in various neighborhoods, including Sunnyside and areas around Otay Lake, the utility reported.

Service was expected to be restored to all the affected addresses by mid-afternoon, according to SDG&E.

The cause of the outage was under investigation, the power company advised.

— City News Service