Governor Brown said Thursday that he's fully committed to high-speed rail, a costly project we've been watching closely.
Fox 11 investigative producer Heidi Cuda reports that he said the bullet train is still a go despite the fact the state needs to come up with at least another $62 billion to finish it.
California's High-Speed Rail Project was sold to voters back in 2008 as a train that would function without government subsidies.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:34:05 GMT
Plastic grocery bags would become a thing of the past in Los Angeles under an ordinance tentatively approved today by the City Council, which will cast a final vote next week.
Plastic grocery bags would become a thing of the past in Los Angeles under an ordinance tentatively approved today by the City Council, which will cast a final vote next week that would make the city the largest in the nation to enact such a ban.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:16 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:16:45 GMT
There are new photos of 4 suspects wanted in the severe beating of a transgender woman, and a new $25,000 reward for their arrest. The LAPD has released security video of the attack. You can see the
There are new photos of 4 suspects wanted in the severe beating of a transgender woman, and a new $25,000 reward for their arrest. The LAPD has released security video of the attack. You can see the transgender woman walking on a sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard near Ivar early in the morning, nearly three weeks ago.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:38:54 GMT
By all accounts, Ramon and Janet Barreto are an odd couple, both physically and mentally, and you need to know what they look like to be on the lookout for them.
By all accounts, Ramon and Janet Barreto are an odd couple, both physically and mentally. The physical part only matters here because we are talking about a couple on the run, fugitives and you need to know what they look like to be on the lookout for them.
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-06-14 02:05:22 GMT
The Surface Transportation Board gave the nod today for California High-Speed Rail Authority to start building the initial 65 miles of the bullet train project from Merced to Fresno.
The Surface Transportation Board gave the nod today for California High-Speed Rail Authority to start building the initial 65 miles of the bullet train project from Merced to Fresno.
Thursday, June 13 2013 1:00 AM EDT2013-06-13 05:00:12 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] This week on Wednesday's Child, we are revisiting a sister set who, while not close in age, are close at heart. Selena was born in 1995 and Breyanna in 2002.
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] This week on Wednesday's Child, we are revisiting a sister set who, while not close in age, are close at heart. Selena was born in 1995 and Breyanna in 2002.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:40 PM EDT2013-06-13 01:40:10 GMT
Lawmakers requested answers regarding bonuses tied to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge's new east span.
More than a dozen state lawmakers want answers. Addressing a letter to the chairman of the Toll Bridge Program Oversight Committee, lawmakers requested detailed answers regarding bonuses tied to the Labor Day opening of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge's new east span.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-06-11 20:03:26 GMT
Six days after the F.B.I. raided his office, California state Senator Ron Calderon made his first public statement.
Six days after the F.B.I. raided his office, California state Senator Ron Calderon (D-Montebello) made his first public statement. Calderon is the focus of a corruption investigation, and for the last week, attorney Mark Geragos has been speaking for him.
Thursday, June 6 2013 1:00 AM EDT2013-06-06 05:00:09 GMT
Who wants to ride the Silver Bullet? It's a scream fest for sure! We had hundreds of Wednesday's Child kids and families attending our 2013 reunion at Knott's Berry Farm.
Who wants to ride the Silver Bullet? It's a scream fest for sure! Darnell grabbed the safety bar tightly as the coaster roared through Knotts Berry Farm. Darnell is one of the hundreds of Wednesday's Child kids and families who attended reunion 2013.
Monday, June 3 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-06-04 03:03:46 GMT
Every year, the California Chamber of Commerce releases its list of bills it deems "job killers," legislation it says will decimate economic growth in California.
Every year, the California Chamber of Commerce releases its list of bills it deems "job killers," legislation it says will decimate economic growth in California.
Monday, June 3 2013 3:27 PM EDT2013-06-03 19:27:44 GMT
It's a simple question – which is more important – Price or Quality? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale has more in this POV.
It's a simple question – which is more important – Price or Quality? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale shows you why when it comes to High Speed Rail, California probably won't get what we paid for… in this POV.
Christine Devine profiles children looking for loving families to call their own. We work closely with Los Angeles' DCFS in coordinating these stories.
Christine Devine profiles children looking for loving families to call their own. We work closely with Los Angeles' Division of Children and Family Services in coordinating these stories. Sponsored by the Freddie Mac Foundation. Their stories air Wednesdays (and again on Sundays) during FOX 11 News at 10pm.
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-06-14 02:05:22 GMT
The Surface Transportation Board gave the nod today for California High-Speed Rail Authority to start building the initial 65 miles of the bullet train project from Merced to Fresno.
The Surface Transportation Board gave the nod today for California High-Speed Rail Authority to start building the initial 65 miles of the bullet train project from Merced to Fresno.
Friday, June 7 2013 12:15 AM EDT2013-06-07 04:15:43 GMT
California's High-Speed Rail Authority is moving forward on finalizing a $985 million dollar contract to build the first 29 miles of track from Madera to Fresno.
California's High-Speed Rail Authority is moving forward on finalizing a $985 million dollar contract to build the first 29 miles of track from Madera to Fresno.
Friday, May 31 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-01 01:21:25 GMT
A new poll released this week by the Public Policy Institute of California finds most Californians favor Brown's budget, which pays down debt, includes increases in education spending and puts money away for a rainy day.
A new poll released this week by the Public Policy Institute of California finds most Californians favor Brown's budget, which pays down debt, includes increases in education spending and puts money away for a rainy day.
Shovels are ready to start digging in 6 weeks for the first phase of the high speed rail project, from Madera to Bakersfield, knowing there isn't money available to complete the entire project.
Shovels are ready to start digging in 6 weeks for the first phase of the high speed rail project, from Madera to Bakersfield, knowing there isn't money available to complete the entire project.
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 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.
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