Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:23:16 GMT
Recent Fox 11 investigations have found California's high-speed rail project delays may be putting the project at risk. Now, one of the largest newspaper groups in the country just came out against the high-speed rail plan.
Recent Fox 11 investigations have found California's high-speed rail project delays may be putting the project at risk. Now, one of the largest newspaper groups in the country just came out against the high-speed rail plan.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:21:36 GMT
All this talk of budget tightening leaves California's high-speed rail project dangling in the balance. At a transportation hearing today in Washington, emotions ran high as California's plan was attacked.
All this talk of budget tightening leaves California's high-speed rail project dangling in the balance. At a transportation hearing today in Washington, emotions ran high as California's plan was attacked.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-02 01:49:32 GMT
At the Milken Institute Global Conference, an annual event that brings together financial and public policy leaders, FOX 11 caught up with billionaire T. Boone Pickens and California's Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom.
At today's Milken Institute Global Conference, an annual event that brings together financial and public policy leaders, FOX 11 caught up with billionaire T. Boone Pickens and California's Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 9:04 PM EDT2013-04-25 01:04:34 GMT
Much was made of the announcement by California's High-Speed Rail Authority that the top-ranked bidder to build the first 29 miles of track came in under estimates.
Much was made of the announcement by California's High-Speed Rail Authority that the top-ranked bidder to build the first 29 miles of track came in under estimates. But some of the nation's top rail experts say they have concerns for two reasons.
Thursday, April 18 2013 10:18 PM EDT2013-04-19 02:18:40 GMT
A settlement between the Madera County Farm Bureau in the Central Valley and California's High-Speed Rail Authority could be a big win for Governor Brown.
A settlement between the Madera County Farm Bureau in the Central Valley and California's High-Speed Rail Authority could be a big win for Governor Brown.
Thursday, April 11 2013 9:36 PM EDT2013-04-12 01:36:14 GMT
As Governor Brown rides China's high-speed rail from Beijing to Shanghai today, a new report by the Reason Foundation blasts California's bullet train project.
As Governor Brown rides China's high-speed rail from Beijing to Shanghai today, a new report by the Reason Foundation blasts California's bullet train project.
Monday, April 8 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-04-09 02:13:48 GMT
Governor Brown is scheduled to depart for China on Tuesday, and he's been quoted as saying he would welcome investment dollars for California's bullet train project.
Governor Brown is scheduled to depart for China on Tuesday, and he's been quoted as saying he would welcome investment dollars for California's bullet train project.
Thursday, April 4 2013 3:28 AM EDT2013-04-04 07:28:54 GMT
The costs for California's bullet train project has doubled since its first projection. And a new report says the design will cost an extra $97 million.
The costs for California's bullet train project has doubled since its first projection. And a new report says the design will cost an extra $97 million.
Tuesday, April 2 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-04-03 01:47:14 GMT
California Rail Authority Chairman Dan Richard commented on a recent article by Morris Brown, founder of DERAIL, a grassroots effort against the current high-speed rail plan.
California Rail Authority Chairman Dan Richard commented on a recent article by Morris Brown, founder of DERAIL, a grassroots effort against the current high-speed rail plan.
Friday, March 29 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-03-30 01:25:16 GMT
A new federal report gives decent grades on California's High-Speed Rail Authority's business plan, saying its ridership and revenue estimates look "reasonable."
A new federal report gives decent grades on California's High-Speed Rail Authority's business plan, saying its ridership and revenue estimates look "reasonable."
Tuesday, March 26 2013 2:33 AM EDT2013-03-26 06:33:06 GMT
Do unions have an unfair advantage when it comes to scoring all those construction jobs from the building of California's high-speed rail?
FOX 11 investigative producer Heidi Cuda has been following California's $68 billion dollar bullet train project, as delays and lawsuits threaten the project. Now the latest question looms: Do unions have an unfair advantage when it comes to scoring all those construction jobs?
Thursday, March 21 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-03-22 01:53:51 GMT
A former state senator, who was also a chairman of the California High-Speed Rail Authority and a major force behind Prop 1-A bullet train law, says voters have been betrayed.
A former state senator, who was also a chairman of the California High-Speed Rail Authority and a major force behind Prop 1-A bullet train law, says voters have been betrayed.
Thursday, March 14 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-03-15 03:28:41 GMT
After shaving $30 billion dollars off the price tag of California's bullet train project, a plan known as the "blended" plan, some politicians are taking a closer look.
After shaving $30 billion dollars off the price tag of California's bullet train project, a plan known as the "blended" plan, some politicians are taking a closer look and questioning whether or not that plan really delivers high-speed rail.
Tuesday, December 25 2012 11:14 AM EST2012-12-25 16:14:02 GMT
The High-Speed Rail Authority encouraged Central Valley farmers to sell their land voluntarily instead of fighting each of them in court. But that did not happen.
The High-Speed Rail Authority encouraged Central Valley farmers to sell their land voluntarily instead of fighting each of them in court. But that did not happen.
It's the biggest public works project in California history. KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale looks at how the success or failure of High Speed Rail could be Governor Brown's legacy, in this POV.
It's the biggest public works project in California history. KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale looks at how the success or failure of High Speed Rail could be Governor Brown's legacy, in this POV.
Tuesday, November 27 2012 3:14 PM EST2012-11-27 20:14:41 GMT
Central Valley farmers in the path of California's high-speed rail tell investigative producer Heidi Cuda they plan to fight eminent domain. The say they hope to delay this train away.
Central Valley farmers in the path of California's high-speed rail tell investigative producer Heidi Cuda they plan to fight eminent domain. The say they hope to delay this train away.
Friday, November 16 2012 8:22 PM EST2012-11-17 01:22:51 GMT
We've been reporting all week on how potential delays could be having a negative impact on California's high-speed rail project. Now, there's been a major development.
We've been reporting all week on how potential delays could be having a negative impact on California's high-speed rail project. Now, there's been a major development.
Wednesday, November 14 2012 8:13 PM EST2012-11-15 01:13:49 GMT
Fox 11 found signs of potential major delays threatening to knock California's high-speed rail project right off track and leave taxpayers at risk of paying back a big loan.
Fox 11 found signs of potential major delays threatening to knock California's high-speed rail project right off track and leave taxpayers at risk of paying back a big loan.
Monday, November 12 2012 8:22 PM EST2012-11-13 01:22:26 GMT
We've been covering the controversy over California's multi-billion dollar bullet train project. Now we've learned that delays may be putting the entire project in jeopardy of losing its federal funding.
We've been covering the controversy over California's multi-billion dollar bullet train project. Now we've learned that delays may be putting the entire project in jeopardy of losing its federal funding.
Friday, October 19 2012 11:05 AM EDT2012-10-19 15:05:58 GMT
Former Los Angeles mayor Richard Riordan tells investigative producer Heidi Cuda the state would be better served if legislators took the six billion and put it toward education instead.
Former Los Angeles mayor Richard Riordan tells investigative producer Heidi Cuda the state would be better served if legislators took the six billion they're spending on the first segment of high-speed rail and put it toward education instead.
Tuesday, October 2 2012 11:18 AM EDT2012-10-02 15:18:29 GMT
Assemblywoman Diane Harkey (R-Dana Point) says she plans to introduce legislation in January aiming to defund any remaining portions of the high-speed rail bond.
Assemblywoman Diane Harkey (R-Dana Point) says she plans to introduce legislation in January aiming to defund any remaining portions of the high-speed rail bond.
Monday, October 1 2012 11:08 AM EDT2012-10-01 15:08:35 GMT
Public opposition to California's high speed rail project seems to be loudest in the small town of Hanford, California. That's considered ‘ground zero' for the planned start of rail construction.
Public opposition to California's high speed rail project seems to be loudest in the small town of Hanford, California. That's considered ‘ground zero' for the planned start of rail construction.
Friday, September 28 2012 10:09 AM EDT2012-09-28 14:09:57 GMT
Phil Shuman reporting from Fresno says members of its business community fear California's High-Speed Rail could shutter multiple businesses, harming Fresno's economy.
Phil Shuman reporting from Fresno says members of its business community fear California's High-Speed Rail could shutter multiple businesses, harming Fresno's economy. But some feel it'll create jobs and opportunities. And our investigative producer Heidi Cuda looks at the Rail Authority's business plan, noting a wide gap between the project's low-end cost of $68 billion dollars and its high-end cost of $79.7 billion.
Wednesday, September 26 2012 10:00 AM EDT2012-09-26 14:00:23 GMT
If it ever gets built, California's Central Valley will be the starting point for the wildly controversial $68 billion so-called high speed rail project.
If it ever gets built, California's Central Valley will be the starting point for the wildly controversial $68 billion so-called high speed rail project. The tracks would wind their way through the farmland with the first leg stretching from Somerset to Fresno.
Tuesday, September 25 2012 12:16 PM EDT2012-09-25 16:16:51 GMT
California's central valley is the ‘starting point' for the controversial, multi-billion dollar High Speed Rail Project...There are strong opinions…both for and against.
California's central valley is the ‘starting point' for the controversial, multi-billion dollar High Speed Rail Project...There are strong opinions…both for and against.
Thursday, September 20 2012 2:52 PM EDT2012-09-20 18:52:05 GMT
The Federal Rail Administration signs off on the Fresno-Merced section of California's high-speed rail, and some central valley farmers call that decision "irresponsible."
The Federal Rail Administration signs off on the Fresno-Merced section of California's high-speed rail, and some central valley farmers call that decision "irresponsible."
Tuesday, September 18 2012 10:28 AM EDT2012-09-18 14:28:25 GMT
In our interview with Dan Richard, the chairman of California's High-Speed Rail Authority, he says he's confident he will be able to attract additional money for the project, including federal money.
In our interview with Dan Richard, the chairman of California's High-Speed Rail Authority, he says he's confident he will be able to attract additional money for the project, including federal money.
Tuesday, September 11 2012 11:11 PM EDT2012-09-12 03:11:21 GMT
Although California signed off on the environmental impact report, the Federal Rail Authority has yet to sign off. At recent hearings in the Central Valley, farmers pleaded to rethink the project.
Although California signed off on the environmental impact report for the first segment of the high-speed rail, a stretch from the town of Madera to Fresno, the Federal Rail Authority has yet to sign off. At recent hearings in the Central Valley, farmers pleaded with federal representatives to rethink the project.
Wednesday, August 29 2012 2:57 PM EDT2012-08-29 18:57:01 GMT
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa took time out this morning to come to the Good Day LA set and discuss the latest with the Repulbican National Convention, and of course - the High Speed Rail Project here in California.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa took time out this morning to come to the Good Day LA set and discuss the latest with the Repulbican National Convention, and of course - the High Speed Rail Project here in California.
Tuesday, August 28 2012 2:25 PM EDT2012-08-28 18:25:28 GMT
A lawsuit filed in Sacramento over California's high-speed rail alleges multiple violations of Proposition 1A. ‘Saving the California Dream' series producer Heidi Cuda has this story.
A lawsuit filed in Sacramento over California's high-speed rail alleges multiple violations of Proposition 1A. ‘Saving the California Dream' series producer Heidi Cuda has this story.
Friday, August 24 2012 2:08 PM EDT2012-08-24 18:08:15 GMT
In recent days, Governor Brown gave voters a good reason not to support his tax hike this November. KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale follows up in this POV story.
In recent days, Governor Brown gave voters a good reason not to support his tax hike this November...he just keeps spending money he doesn't have!! In effect, he's asking voters to tax themselves for his poor fiscal management. KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale follows up in this POV story.
Wednesday, July 18 2012 1:22 PM EDT2012-07-18 17:22:44 GMT
Gov. Jerry Brown will visit Los Angeles' Union Station today to sign into law a bill providing funding for the first phase of a high-speed rail project expected to connect the Southland with San Francisco.
Gov. Jerry Brown will visit Los Angeles' Union Station today to sign into law a bill providing funding for the first phase of a high-speed rail project expected to connect the Southland with San Francisco.
Some people are calling it "the train to nowhere"... though Governor Jerry Brown would certainly object to that... KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale takes a look at why California's high speed rail project...
Some people are calling it "the train to nowhere"... though Governor Jerry Brown would certainly object to that... KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale takes a look at why California's high speed rail project...
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