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Santa Barbara nonprofit sues Lands Commission over Diablo Canyon

Written on 3 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Santa Barbara-based nonprofit has filed a lawsuit against the California State Lands Commission, alleging the agency wrongfully approved a new lease for the cooling system at Diablo Canyon power plant. The lawsuit claims state law mandates... (Continue reading)

Lands Commission approves new lease for Diablo Canyon

Written on 29 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The three-member California State Lands Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new lease for the cooling system at Diablo Canyon power plant. The decision will likely allow PG&E to keep operating the nuclear power plant until 2025. Last week,... (Continue reading)

California Lands Commission set to rule on Diablo Canyon leases

Written on 28 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The California Lands Commission is expected to rule Tuesday on whether or not to extend tidelands leases for PG&E’s cooling system at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. If the Lands Commission were to deny PG&E’s request to extend the leases,... (Continue reading)

Mothers for Peace seeking delay of Diablo Canyon lease

Written on 27 Jun, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

                  Statement by Mothers for Peace Today, San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace (SLOMFP) asked the California State Lands Commission to delay approval of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s application for a... (Continue reading)

Planning begins for loss of Diablo Canyon tax revenue

Written on 22 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

Local government agencies are set to lose about $26.75 million in annual revenue as a result of PG&E’s decision to close Diablo Canyon power plant. However, the loss in revenue does not appear to be catastrophic for any one agency.... (Continue reading)

Is Gavin Newsom trying to close Diablo Canyon?

Written on 4 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 93 comments

California’s second-in-command and a leading candidate in the 2018 governor’s race, Gavin Newsom, is predicting Diablo Canyon power plant will close by the time its current licenses expire in 2024 and 2025. Newsom is also using his position as chair... (Continue reading)

State commission investigating Morro Bay for misuse of funds

Written on 25 Nov, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 161 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles detailing allegations of misappropriation of funds and questionable lease agreements promoted by Morro Bay officials. The California State Lands Commission is investigating the city of Morro... (Continue reading)

Where does Morro Bay’s George Leage live?

Written on 22 Nov, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 273 comments

By KAREN VELIE and JOSH FRIEDMAN Morro Bay Councilman George Leage does not have a legal residence in Morro Bay; instead he sleeps in an apartment in his family’s sushi restaurant, Off the Hook. Off the Hook is located in... (Continue reading)