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Meet Senator John Laird

John Laird was re-elected to the State Senate on November 5, 2024, carrying all four counties in the district which encompass Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties, as well as the majority of San Luis Obispo County.

Prior to his Senate service, Laird served as Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency under Governor Jerry Brown from January 5, 2011, until January 7, 2019.

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John's Journal - October 2025 Edition

November 6, 2025

As we move through the fall season, it has been great to be back on the Central Coast full time. We have had our first storms, and I hope that puts the fire season behind us.

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PG&E’s Application for Extended Operation of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant - Coastal Development Permit and CZMA Consistency Certification

October 31, 2025

As the State Senator for the 17th Senate District, I am writing in regard to the application (and associated staff report) by
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for the extended operation of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. I represent the
Central Coast, including most of San Luis Obispo County, where the plant is located.

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Senator John Laird’s Statement on the Final Actions of the First Year of the 2025-2026 Legislative Session

October 14, 2025

Santa Cruz, CA - Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s final bill c

Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee

August 19, 2025

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Senate District 17 includes Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties in their entirety, as well as the majority of San Luis Obispo County.

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CAPITOL

1021 O Street, Suite 8720
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 651-4017

MONTEREY

99 Pacific Street, Suite 575-F
Monterey, CA 93940

Phone: (831) 657-6315

SAN LUIS OBISPO

1026 Palm Street, Suite 201
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone: (805) 549-3784

SANTA CRUZ

701 Ocean St. Suite 318A
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 

Phone: (831) 425-0401

Salinas

100 W Alisal St.
Salinas, CA 93901
Thursday by Appointment only*

Phone: (831) 657-6315

San Benito

Phone: (831) 657-6315

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John's Journal - October 2025 Edition

PG&E’s Application for Extended Operation of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant - Coastal Development Permit and CZMA Consistency Certification

Senator John Laird’s Statement on the Final Actions of the First Year of the 2025-2026 Legislative Session

Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee

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