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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.




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.




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




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.




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.




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.




SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed legislation by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to ensure local governments are properly accounting for people in their communities who have special housing needs in their housing plans.




SACRAMENTO – The Senate has passed two bills by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, designed to reduce gun violence and sent them to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature.