SDG&E Golden Pacific Power Link

Speaking for the Morgan Hill HOA and the Safe Temecula coalition, she reported volunteer canvassing progress south of Temecula Parkway and challenged residents to attend the SDG&E open house with hard questions.

A Temecula Creek resident laid out five wildfire risk factors of the proposed 500-kV lines — firefighting access, wind and rain, earthquakes, evacuation, and accountability — citing the Eaton Fire as a warning.

A 32-year Redhawk resident attending his first council meeting praised the city's opposition leadership and urged continued action.

Opposed the power link and suggested exploring eminent-domain-like financial penalties to discourage SDG&E, including forced purchase of devalued properties.

Speaking for Save Temecula, described the group's new nonprofit status, plans to seek CPUC party status, retain experts, and mobilize community outreach.

First-time attendee urging the community to fight the project and spread flyers so everyone knows about it.

Spoke for San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond, saying North County communities share Temecula's concerns and all feasible route alternatives must be evaluated.

Founder of the Temecula Valley Native Plant Network spoke against the power line project and closed with a monarch-butterfly-themed song.

Praised council for standing up for residents and suggested exploring undergrounding or alternatives.

Resident near Temecula Creek receiving late notice from SDG&E regarding property access for surveys.

Speaking for Temecula Advocacy Coalition, representing tourism and winegrowers, opposing the route through wine country.

Speaking for Visit Temecula Valley in opposition to transmission towers threatening scenic corridors and tourism.

Morgan Hill resident highlighting fire risks and interference with aerial firefighting along Temecula Creek.

Stated that meeting attendance does not capture the full scope of community opposition due to work schedules.

Criticized state regulators and utility routing decisions.

Former Quality of Life Master Plan committee member stating the project violates core city values.

Cited studies on elevated childhood cancer rates near high-voltage transmission lines.

Red Hawk Community Association president voicing strong opposition and property value concerns.

Corporate executive noting that the Temecula route was chosen primarily to cut costs for utility shareholders.

Temecula Valley Wine Growers Association Executive Director opposing the route through wine country and agricultural preserves.

Urged the city to fight the project and encouraged residents to join grassroots opposition groups.

Temecula Old Town Association board secretary urging opposition to preserve the city's long-term character.

Resident living along Temecula Creek expressing distrust of utility statements and fire insurance concerns.

Raised concerns about electromagnetic field exposure risks to children near schools in Vale Ranch.

Cited historical data on catastrophic California wildfires caused by power lines in creek drainages.

50-year resident and local business owner thanking the council for thorough research and opposing the project.

Longtime resident urging the city to pursue legal and ordinance options to block the power lines.

Expressed deep distrust of utility representatives and called for community unity.

40-year resident recalling past victories against Valley Rainbow and Liberty Quarry, urging a local ordinance.

Offered professional utility project experience to help block the power line route.

19-year resident stating Temecula is a home, not a map dot, urging protection of the community.

Engineer praising council questions and encouraging holding utility feet to the fire on engineering studies.

Red Hawk resident noting that state legislation limits litigation, requiring early and united opposition.

Praised staff and council, criticizing utility representatives for poor preparation and lack of answers.

TVUSD school board member and resident speaking on behalf of Vail Ranch Middle School students and community opposition.

Resident living along the creek urging legal injunctions and lawsuits against the utility.

Expressed health concerns over cancer risks and property degradation from power lines.

Stated he uses solar and battery backup, rejecting the utility project.

Temecula Creek homeowner discussing financial impacts, property values, and tax assessments.

Save Temecula nonprofit representative highlighting safety, health, and economic harms.

Retired UCR environmental researcher noting that distributed power is the future and utility plans are obsolete.

Local mother expressing mama bear opposition to the project.

Questioned the lack of risk management plans and stakeholder analysis regarding future generations.

Expressed frustration over EMF safety thresholds and corporate financial priorities.

Former San Onofre worker citing radiation and health concerns related to power lines.

Summit View resident noting the visual impact and highlighting Temecula's national prominence in tourism.

Aubrey Place board member representing 180 units bordering Temecula Creek opposing the project.

Barringer Creek resident detailing a recent creek fire and how open airspace allowed CAL FIRE aerial suppression.

Raised concerns over non-ionizing radiation and out-of-state power generation.

Questioned projected energy demand growth and reliance on imported solar panels.

Nighthawk Pass resident who invested life savings in a home 500 feet from the proposed lines.

Children's pastor noting the presence of preschools and churches along the route.

36-year resident and power line fire lawyer discussing utility wildfire liability and legal history.

Morgan Hill resident criticizing utility representatives for being unprepared and disrespectful.

17-year resident stating the project must be killed entirely if it cannot bypass Temecula.

Resident living directly on Temecula Creek noting that property values and views are already impacted by being on the map.

Cited statistics showing California has the highest transmission line wildfire fatality rate in the nation.

Noted existing infrastructure corridors and urged more thorough utility homework before targeting Temecula.

Argued the project stems from utility suppression of rooftop solar through trade association lobbying.

Temecula Valley Hospital CEO opposing the power lines due to local grid reliability and emergency care priorities.

Longtime resident and business owner stating the community must protect its heart and reject utility lines.

Fallbrook Community Planning Group member expressing solidarity against forced regional infrastructure dumping.

Wildomar resident sharing historical anecdotes about flash floods and poor routing choices.

SDSU habitat restoration worker and local tribal citizen detailing cultural and ecological significance of the river corridor.

Resident noting the proposed corridor would run directly through his living room edge.

Co-founder of 'Save Temecula, Fight the Power Link,' noting over 6,000 petition signatures against the proposed SDG&E route and urging immediate council opposition.

Resident near Temecula Parkway criticizing the 3-year delay in public notification and wildfire bottlenecks.

US of A Miss Temecula expressing fear over generational impacts and the meaning of Temecula's name.

Local realtor warning that 200-foot transmission towers will devastate property values and exacerbate insurance crises.

Expressed deep concern over wildfire risks associated with utility infrastructure and the impact on tourism.

Warned about electromagnetic fields, noise, and wildfire risks, criticizing utility statements.

Longtime resident ready to fight the project just as the community fought Liberty Quarry.

Offered expertise in energy trading and power procurement to assist the city in analyzing utility data.

Father and eagle scout leader urging the city to reject the power line project.

Energy sector professional stating that local solar and battery installations will double the power needed by 2032, making the lines unnecessary.