Gavin Newsom Signs Bill to Expand Recreation Access to Santa Margarita Lake 09.02.2026
Senator John Laird announced that governor Newsom signed senate bill 1253 yesterday, which will expand recreational access at Santa Margarita lake. Santa Margarita lake currently allows fishing, boating, canoeing, and kayaking, but swimming and other activities involving direct contact with the water are prohibited. This is due to the reservoir’s status as a drinking water…








