CPUC Holds Public Forums on SoCalGas Brach Offices Closure Proposal

December 16, 2025 - 

SAN FRANCISCO– The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold Public Forums to obtain customer feedback on Southern California Gas Company’s (SoCalGas) request to close 43 branch offices.

SoCalGas customers can currently go to a branch office to pay their utility bills, ask questions about their service, and seek other services in person. SoCalGas is requesting CPUC approval to close its 43 remaining branch offices.

 

Make Your Voice Heard at a Public Forum 

Public Forums will be held in-person and virtually to gather input on how the proposed closure could affect customers. The CPUC welcomes attendance, as public comments help the CPUC reach an informed decision. The schedule and location information for the Public Forums is as follows:

DATE

FORMAT

LOCATION

Jan. 26, 2026

2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

In-person only

Glendale City Council Chambers

613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor

Glendale, CA 91206

 

Feb. 2, 2026
2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

In-person only

Santa Ana Council Chambers

22 Civic Center Plaza

Santa Ana, CA 92701

 

Feb. 6, 2026

2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Virtual only

Toll-Free: 800-857-1917

Passcode: 1673482#

Press *1 to be added to the speaker queue

Online (View Only; must call to comment): http://www.adminmonitor.com/ca/cpuc/

 

How to Make Comment 

  • Attend: Join the CPUC at a Public Forum in-person or virtually and sign-up to speak.

  • Submit Written Comments: Submit your comments anytime online, and read the comments of others, on the proceeding’s Docket Card.

 

Accommodations

If specialized accommodations are needed to attend, such as non-English or American Sign Language interpreters, please contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at least five business days in advance of the Public Forum you plan to attend:

  • Toll free phone: 866-849-8390 

 

While a quorum of Commissioners and/or their staff may attend the Public Forums, formally called Public Participation Hearings, no official action will be taken on this matter during the events.

 

More Information  

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