Sen. Blakespear Applauds Federal Funding to Restore Rail Service Between SD and LA

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, applauded the announcement today of a $27.1 million federal grant to restore rail service between San Diego and Los Angeles to pre-pandemic levels to reduce passenger overcrowding and improve the riding experience.



Sen. Blakespear Appointed Chair of Senate Environmental Quality Committee

SACRAMENTO – Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire announced Friday that he has appointed Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to lead the Senate Environmental Quality Committee.

Sen. Blakespear has also been appointed to serve on the Senate Committees for Budget, Governmental Organization and Transportation, as well as Budget Subcommittee #2, which focuses on the state budget for resources, environmental protection and energy. In addition, she will continue to serve on the Joint Legislative Committee for Climate Change Policies.



Governor Signs Legislation to Revitalize Southern California Rail

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed legislation by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to revitalize the rail corridor that runs from San Diego through six Southern California counties to San Luis Obispo.



Governor Signs Sen. Blakespear’s Legislation to Improve Bike Safety

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed legislation by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to improve bike safety by prohibiting new sharrows from being installed on roads with speeds of 30 mph or greater.



Governor Signs Sen. Blakespear’s Legislation to Help Reduce Gun Violence

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed two bills by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, designed to reduce gun violence.



Governor Signs Legislation to Ban Plastic Bags from Grocery Store Checkouts

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed legislation by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to cut unnecessary red tape in the development of bike lanes, dedicated transit lanes and pedestrian walkways along California’s coastline.



EN ESPAÑOL: El Gobernador Firma una Ley para Prohibir las Bolsas de Plástico en los Cajeros de los Supermercados

SACRAMENTO – El Gobernador Gavin Newsom firmó el domingo una ley de la Senadora Catherine Blakespear, Demócrata por Encinitas, y la Asambleísta Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Demócrata por Orinda, para prohibir la distribución de bolsas de plástico en los cajeros de los supermercados.



Governor Signs Sen. Blakespear Bill to Boost Housing Options in Coastal Areas

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed legislation by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, aimed at speeding up the approval of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in coastal zones.