Dear Director El-Tawansy, Commissioner Duryee, and Chief Wahl,

We are writing to request information regarding three recent closures of the Interstate 5 in San Diego and Orange Counties that resulted in significant and prolonged disruptions for tens of thousands of Californians. First, we want to be clear that public safety – including the safety of law enforcement and the general public – must always be the top priority. We commend all of law enforcement and first responders for putting their lives on the line and running to unpredictable and high-risk situations. At the same time, when closures of a critical interstate extend for hours, specifically during peak periods, careful examination and explanation of existing policies, procedures, and tools are warranted.

I am writing to you today as both the State Senator for District 38 and a long-time Encinitas resident, proud council alumna, and former Mayor, in support of preserving the core features of the recently completed western phase of the Santa Fe Drive Corridor Improvements Project.

Dear California Energy Commissioners,

As the State Senator representing District 38, I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed siting of the Compass Energy Storage Project in San Juan Capistrano.

Dear Governor Newsom, Secretary Coloretti, Secretary Garcia, and Director Heller,

Enacting SB 54 demonstrated our state’s leadership role in tackling the plastic pollution crisis and ensuring producers share the responsibility for the end-of-life management costs of the single-use materials they generate. We recognize that enacting SB 54 was just the first step in the long and important implementation process, and we appreciate the work that has gone into developing the regulations thus far.

Dear Pro Tem McGuire:

In advance of the release of the Governor’s May Revise, we understand that the State likely will face a significant budget deficit. Collectively, we will need to carefully weigh our decisions to ensure that we cause the least harm to Californians and protect core investments that serve our constituents.

Dear Governor Newsom,

The passage of SB 54 was a remarkable achievement for California that cemented our state’s leadership role in reducing plastic pollution and ensuring producers of consumer products take responsibility for the end-of-life management of their food service ware and packaging. We acknowledge that while passing the measure was a major milestone, much work lay ahead as California began implementing the law. We support the Department’s proposed regulations and urge their timely adoption.

Dear Director Watanabe,

We, the undersigned members of the San Diego legislative delegation, write to address the recent contract termination between Scripps Health and Anthem Blue Cross in the San Diego region. This contract expiration has severely impacted our constituents. We seek your immediate attention and action.

Dear Director Velasquez:

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the Project Vela proposal at 970 Turquoise Street, in the community of Pacific Beach in the City of San Diego.