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

December 3, 2025

At your meeting of December 11, you will decide the future of the state’s only remaining nuclear power plant and the fate of the 12,000 acres that surround it known as the Diablo Canyon Lands. I am writing to you as the State Senator representing the Central Coast’s 17th Senate District, which includes the plant and those lands in coastal San Luis Obispo County.

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Senator Laird Statement in Response to CA Coastal Commission Meeting on the Diablo Canyon Power Plant and Lands

November 8, 2025

On Thursday November 6th, the California Coastal Commission considered the mitigation package for coastal permits for the extension of operations of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant in San Luis Obispo County from 2025 to 2030.

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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.

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

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Phone: (831) 657-6315

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

Senator Laird Statement in Response to CA Coastal Commission Meeting on the Diablo Canyon Power Plant and Lands

John's Journal - October 2025 Edition

Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee

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