California Lawmakers Critique Bullet-Train PlanMarch 29, 2016(AP) - California lawmakers are questioning a major change in the plans for a San Francisco-to-Los Angeles high-speed rail line.
California Lawmakers To Scrutinize New Bullet-Train PlansMarch 28, 2016(AP) - State lawmakers will have their first chance to critique the officials in charge of California's $64 billion high-speed rail project over a new business plan.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol ChatMarch 18, 2016We discuss local elections, new High Speed Rail plans and the tobacco industry in this week's week's Capitol Chat with State Government Reporter Ben Bradford. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Analyst Questions New High Speed Rail ProposalMarch 17, 2016 | Ben BradfordA new report from the California Legislature’s non-partisan budget analyst has some questions about the state high speed rail project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentProposed California Ballot Initiative Would Divert High Speed Rail and Water Bond MoneyMarch 10, 2016 | Amy QuintonA proposed California ballot initiative would divert money from the High Speed Rail project and the 2014 water bond to instead fund water storage projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. High Speed Rail Flips Construction PlanFebruary 18, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California High Speed Rail line will open later, cost less and start operation in a different place, under a new draft plan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lawsuit Over California High-Speed Rail Back In CourtFebruary 11, 2016(AP) - California's $68 billion high-speed rail project is back in court Thursday as state officials defend their plans.
Have Costs Dropped For California’s Bullet Train?November 24, 2015 | Chris NicholsCalifornia’s high-speed rail plan is known for its huge price tag. Recently, the CEO of the state's high-speed rail authority said costs have dropped "several hundred million dollars" for the project. PolitiFact California checks out the claim. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
High-Speed Rail Construction Reaches MilestoneJune 16, 2015 | Ezra David RomeroNearly six months after the ceremonial groundbreaking for California’s high-speed rail project, crews began working today on one of the first obvious signs of construction: a bridge over the Fresno River in Madera County. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFirst California Governor To Deal With Two Droughts Over Four TermsApril 2, 2015 | Ed JoyceJerry Brown has been California’s governor for two of the worst droughts in state history. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.