California Senator Joins "Save Temecula" Campaign To Fight SDG&E Proposed Power Line Project

Updated on: November 12, 2026

Hundreds of Temecula residents were joined by a California state senator on Monday as they continue fighting a proposal to run miles of massive high-voltage power lines through the city.

The "Fight the Powerlink" meeting was hosted at Temecula's popular Wilson Creek Winery, where approximately 300 people gathered to hear from Senator Kelly Seyarto and "Save Temecula," the grassroots organizations leading the charge to shut down San Diego Gas & Electric's plan to construct the 500-kilovolt transmission lines and tower structures through south Temecula.

"Hundreds of residents showed up last night because they want results, not just talk," said Mark Winkler, the president of Save Temecula. "Having state and city leaders joining hands with our citizens demonstrates that Save Temecula is a serious, organized movement. We are energized, focused, and will continue to advocate for solutions that protect our community's future. This is just the beginning—we are actively building our coalition and expanding our impact to ensure this ill-conceived Greenfield utility project is stopped once and for all."

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