State GovernmentPrice Tag For California High-Speed Rail Increases Again, But State Says There’s Money To Build From Merced To BakersfieldMay 1, 2019 | Ben AdlerIn his first formal move to shape the future of the state’s high-speed rail project, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has released cost estimates and plans to build track, trains and stations in the Central Valley. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Bullet Train Cost Spikes 20 PercentMarch 9, 2018 | Chris NicholsGOP lawmakers and taxpayer groups seized on Friday’s new report indicating high-speed-rail cost overruns to argue the state should stop funding it.
Has Gavin Newsom ‘Flip-Flopped’ On California’s High-Speed Rail?September 29, 2017 | Chris NicholsFormer Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa recently claimed Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom — the frontrunner in the California governor's race — has essentially flip-flopped in his support for the state’s controversial and costly rail project.
California High-Speed Rail Opponents Likely To Appeal RulingMay 8, 2017Opponents of California's bullet train project say they are likely to appeal a judge's ruling that will let the state spend about $1.25 billion in voter-approved bond money.
State GovernmentMeeting With GOP Lawmakers, Brown 'Optimistic' On Rail FundingMarch 21, 2017 | Ben BradfordDespite harsh words for federal actions on health care, the environment and immigration, California Gov. Jerry Brown says he wants to work with Republicans in Washington.
State GovernmentHigh Speed Rail Costs Questioned In Assembly HearingJanuary 27, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California High Speed Rail Authority is again defending its estimates of the project’s $68 billion cost--this time, to lawmakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Insists High-Speed Rail Remains On TrackNovember 5, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe release of an internal document has the California High-Speed Rail Authority playing defense this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHigh-Speed Rail Construction BeginsJune 18, 2015Fresno Bee Reporter Tim Sheehan has the latest on the long-planned high-speed rail network. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Rail Project Gives $700M Contract To ConsultantJune 10, 2015(AP) - The board overseeing California's high-speed rail project has voted to give a $700 million contract to consulting firm Parsons Brinckerhoff.
State GovernmentCaltrans ‘Complete Streets’ Program About More Than CarsJanuary 23, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe California Department of Transportation has released an updated guide to statewide highway improvement projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
