California's High-Speed Rail and Its Fast Moving Opposition

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For the first time in two years, opponents of California's bullet-train plan got a chance to unload their grievances today about routes they claim will disrupt their communities in Southern California. They're growing in numbers — and in momentum. But a few supporters showed up as well, including the Mayor of Palmdale. Will hear both sides and learn how the High Speed Rail Authority is responding.

For the first time in two years, opponents of California's bullet-train plan got a chance to unload their grievances today about routes they claim will disrupt their communities in Southern California. They're growing in numbers — and in momentum. But a few supporters showed up as well, including the Mayor of Palmdale. Will hear both sides and learn how the High Speed Rail Authority is responding.

Also, Manson-Family prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi has died at the age of 80.

Photo: Today's board meeting of the California High-Speed Rail Authority at the Ronald Reagan Building in downtown Los Angeles. (Saul Gonzalez)

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Jenny Hamel, Evan George