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Several hundred people gathered in Temecula Nov. 9 to discuss the proposed Golden Pacific Powerlink, the above-ground transmission line project that San Diego Gas & Electric wants to build across the city.
The meeting at Wilson Creek Winery discussed how Temecula and its surrounding communities should oppose the proposed 500-kV transmission line project, according to Save Temecula, a citizens group determined to stop the project.
“Hundreds of residents showed up because they want results, not just talk,” said Mark Winkler, president of Save Temecula, in a statement. “Having state and city leaders joining hands with our citizens demonstrates that Save Temecula is a serious, organized movement.
The meeting was attended by State Sen. Kelly Seyarto, (R-Murrieta), Luke Watson, Temecula city manager, and Mike Alford, the city’s emergency manager.
SDG&E is expected to submit its Powerlink application to the California Public Utilities Commission by the end of this year. If approved, the project would cost about $1.6 billion, according to reports.
