Steve Lopez: We're days away from a Diablo Canyon decision. Here's why one side has a better argument
Should California extend the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant?
On my visit to the Central Coast, I heard a resounding yes.
And a resounding no.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's last-minute legislative push has some people cheering, while others derisively refer to him as Gov. Nukesome.
It's almost as if we've turned the clock back to when the controversial plant was about to open and thousands protested. If you're of a certain age, you might recall a group called the Abalone Alliance shaking a fist way back in 1981, and rocker Jackson Browne getting cuffed.
The latest meltdown, if you'll forgive the term, comes because as the legislative session draws to a close, Newsom is trying to rush a bill that would extend the nuclear plant's life until 2035, if not beyond, despite a long-established agreement to turn out the lights in 2025. Newsom would for plant operator PG&E.
