At Thursday's California Coastal Commission meeting, commissioners voted to approve the Coastal Zone Management Act consistency certification and the coastal development permit for Diablo Canyon Power Plant, extending its operations through 2030.

According to PG&E, as part of the certification, and to help protect and enhance the area around Diablo Canyon as part of extended operations, they will do the following:

Protect 4,500 acres of North Ranch through conservation easements and potential transfer to expand Montaña de Oro State Park by 50%, or transfer to other tribal or public entities

Establish a purchase option for Wild Cherry Canyon, enabling potential future conservation

Dedicate 25 miles of new public trails, including Point Buchon and Pecho Coast loops, San Luis Hill access,

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