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, 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.
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