Blakespear introduces bill closing loophole in density bonus law
ENCINITAS — State Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) introduced legislation Wednesday to amend the state’s density bonus law to prevent developers from using the law to...
State Sen. Catherine Blakespear
Escondido opposes new income categories in proposed housing bill
ESCONDIDO — The City Council has agreed to send a letter to the state opposing a bill authored by two local state legislators to create...
Levin announces $53M for San Dieguito Bridge replacement
OCEANSIDE — Over $53 million in federal funds netted by Rep. Mike Levin will go to the North County Transit District for the replacement of...
Blakespear introduces bill to strengthen state’s ‘Red Flag’ law
ENCINITAS — State Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, joined a colleague today to announce legislation intended to bolster California’s “Red Flag” law and other state statutes...
Blakespear presents $5M for shelter serving Vista, Encinitas
VISTA — State Sen. Catherine Blakespear presented a $5 million check to Vista and Encinitas leaders on Wednesday that will fund a new homeless shelter...
Governor signs firearm bills sponsored by Blakespear
ENCINITAS — Two bills intended to bring about more firearm safety, sponsored by state Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, were signed into law on Sept. 26...
Santa Fe Drive improvement project gets $3M in state funds
ENCINITAS — Buffered bike lanes, angled parking, and bus stop enhancements are all coming to Santa Fe Drive adjacent to San Dieguito Academy High School...
California lawmaker apologizes for ‘censoring’ critics on Facebook
State Sen. Catherine Blakespear issued a public apology today for previously “blocking and censoring” critics on social media, a concession signaling the end of a...
Blakespear settles free speech, contract lawsuit with residents
A settlement has been reached between state Sen. Catherine Blakespear and four Encinitas residents in a breach of contract and free speech lawsuit that arose...
Parkland parents’ pilgrimage to end gun violence stops in Encinitas
ENCINITAS — A big yellow school bus arrived Wednesday morning at Swami’s Seaside Park with a mission to “Stop Gun Violence” written all over it....
Blakespear, ProduceGood volunteers glean oranges for Feeding San Diego
RANCHO SANTE FE — State Sen. Catherine Blakespear and around 40 volunteers with nonprofit food recovery organization ProduceGood took to a private Rancho Sante Fe...
Blakespear opens legal defense fund; lawsuit stayed through legislative session
SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Catherine Blakespear has opened a legal defense fund to help fight ongoing litigation with several constituents over alleged free speech violations...
California Senate subcommittee examines LOSSAN corridor issues
REGION — A state senate subcommittee met for the first time to address the significant concerns regarding the nation’s second busiest rail corridor. Known as...
Blakespear’s gun safety bill heads to Assembly ahead of Cardiff rally
REGION – A bill introduced by newly-elected State Sen. Senator Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) requiring California gun sellers to post warnings about the dangers of firearms...
San Dieguito River conservancy honored
REGION – The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy has been selected as the 38th senate district’s nonprofit of the year. The conservancy has worked for...