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# Gov. Newsom’s CPUC Votes to Keep Aliso Canyon Open Indefinitely
December 19 2024
Written by CityWatch.
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BREAKING - Moments ago, Governor Newsom’s California Public Utilities Commission voted to approve a [decision](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC1TE0ObG9e-2BL-2BjWVPxWxReNFch3-2FckBqvNIXCuYr9q1B3yom1dNEYZB58ZK4KwdESC4QlwiB4rf-2FnzlVqwfl-2BMu-2FfsGkMwvm5n1RbILF-2BGiM3o-2Fvkrl37g3-2BZmcVBsLU4A-3D-3DwgxY_cDTSRqLCxZT0Bd1UW3okikVTLtBjyJSGdLF1oeXWidDv2w0zH0vSYCt7AS9rHGc8qel0xyy4udHFlySwggQuDiofqSCiA36qMktN-2F0WzCgI0kuydu9vJ4WakwV-2BAoUerV0fDVevCGyZ0INIwrsXVQj7uuizDIfM6vYPC-2F2qVMSMm57fKAEo4hBvkpeGuXYYUMUzkBqQ7iVGUySMEitHuLkx7eKsuJJwehaDxa1jgR7hRNLrikDENJElCJ0FhCE8F6QA6bVREiqLRpUkV73PM3mWgoNLMiJqnILyGqLvvEvHaWZFKktN9moPZXIAdcZ-2FKRp69Q2bLSWtR0YsdeiV-2FmA-3D-3D) that could keep the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility open indefinitely. The Aliso Canyon gas storage facility was the site of the largest methane blowout in U.S history nearly a decade ago and is at risk from earthquakes due to nearby faults.
Food & Water Watch Southern California Senior Organizer Andrea Vega released the following statement,
*“For nearly a decade, California’s governors have made every promise to shut Aliso Canyon down, while quietly doing the opposite. Sadly, Governor Newsom and his CPUC have once again shown that they’re no different. Newsom’s Administration has repeatedly, and shamelessly, expanded Aliso Canyon over the years while parroting industry’s false claims. This unnecessary facility was closed for two years with no shortages. This decision is cowardly, despicable, and ultimately only kicks the can down the road. Not only is this a slap in the face to the residents living near the facility, but it is a warning for all of us. We desperately need leaders who stand up to corporate greed and Governor Newsom has shown today that he isn’t that leader.”*
Since the beginning this year, [over 150 organizations](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC1TE0ObG9e-2BL-2BjWVPxWxRePiAjoEAC9S-2FBhiluaJXUSc9YXAqMxWOJUrBARSy0qpqruah1niCTEQW0ZwZrL-2F75jfyqGMcK46yvw6GdeFRUCWdExYGDwMTlnAjpj4yd1K1a7w0oTqhpPIZRIPvgvUyuB7us5gTOfyPmSZjmGNwHN5-2BTLO8prFf-2B6vgT6GhoNIl5H2io72AJOtSxa3R7uCZM-2F0NH9D40TXCl0LKra1-2FpdR7JXlK6YFAzLd5ia38ZIgprA5jhjokYUbkoFJ2eZVZO4-3DrmwY_cDTSRqLCxZT0Bd1UW3okikVTLtBjyJSGdLF1oeXWidDv2w0zH0vSYCt7AS9rHGc8qel0xyy4udHFlySwggQuDiofqSCiA36qMktN-2F0WzCgI0kuydu9vJ4WakwV-2BAoUerV0fDVevCGyZ0INIwrsXVQj7uuizDIfM6vYPC-2F2qVMSMm57fKAEo4hBvkpeGuXYYUFbBKyLLTraCkfgvLYgif4YHbw9CLrlkGFTnBbqp8OlMYtnNHdbWXSQZpBlod-2FQ-2FnZV6J-2F7wFlDLDlf5bsXHJIK2WqxBTB-2FEqzbv1uTbn1crpZ-2BCQ14F6tMzEFEaAeU7Eb5FzKcb8e6vkYsS8U9qB2w-3D-3D), [impacted community members](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC1TE0ObG9e-2BL-2BjWVPxWxReNFch3-2FckBqvNIXCuYr9q1BQJVoLXFK1yyAJ9jDckMI12V4Fcl-2BzHUftvqJmsDlHRMDPRBnWg2acuWILIzXYZIEvLeDSOidwLN9NgxG9LYEiMiYxeYN8KTWc-2BscOQYQEvs-3Dvqls_cDTSRqLCxZT0Bd1UW3okikVTLtBjyJSGdLF1oeXWidDv2w0zH0vSYCt7AS9rHGc8qel0xyy4udHFlySwggQuDiofqSCiA36qMktN-2F0WzCgI0kuydu9vJ4WakwV-2BAoUerV0fDVevCGyZ0INIwrsXVQj7uuizDIfM6vYPC-2F2qVMSMm57fKAEo4hBvkpeGuXYYU3eGCZS-2F6cFHtGwKVbRvDeigPTU9zLwKi5oHdNOl66TF69Moyv2aRVKa3VpQvldnzu9eATvoxm2k0mThFgAPpZKqMPrjFChc87suWj5ZBEVJLEO8caLeI-2FQ3-2F598yW15r2-2FeWNrVVVo1Jx050JeJqBQ-3D-3D), [over 100 scientists](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC1TE0ObG9e-2BL-2BjWVPxWxReNFch3-2FckBqvNIXCuYr9q1BGpFumUFPTuZVhD4ZeYusUBnIKBstKihog-2F5HPV1S7UQ4gEI0gCg4cn3vshczEqeFFW6SHLvU3MXr3S0jOtaHBHPMcXk1uHP2cavT-2B4xgYAndtaH2eRk5iwiTZywpB0wMlxvye49ZIOsdUm62a-2B6DqHrtGgE9YlNUAShUKARGojRwaqLJiXa-2FN-2F2V10pFbHK8kwrf4KtJFxTTj-2Fsaq58TxA-3D-3DmBYV_cDTSRqLCxZT0Bd1UW3okikVTLtBjyJSGdLF1oeXWidDv2w0zH0vSYCt7AS9rHGc8qel0xyy4udHFlySwggQuDiofqSCiA36qMktN-2F0WzCgI0kuydu9vJ4WakwV-2BAoUerV0fDVevCGyZ0INIwrsXVQj7uuizDIfM6vYPC-2F2qVMSMm57fKAEo4hBvkpeGuXYYUy2ga-2BLASEne-2BbjUrDZ5V5xu4CxFNkGbmAzmZYLP-2Bt2qJixip0eP8aWktgz3IDWoqvi4bM-2BNkweju7a-2BM59nQqIgJZFD7BGQ-2BHnWOxZ5H9ogbzMbOOCH6TLRTBzWoefPnBQwNc0PXJAUaJHIuHG3yVA-3D-3D) have implored Governor Newsom to shut down Aliso Canyon. In addition, in the past months, over 40,000 petition signatures and messages have been sent to Governor Newsom on this.
Just before the meeting, a coalition of environmental justice, climate and community groups rallied on the steps of the CPUC to demand that it puts ratepayers first and addresses the toxic facilities that are threatening Californians, including Aliso Canyon. After the rally concluded, attendees went to the CPUC meeting to offer powerful public comments.
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