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California's High-Speed Rail and Its Fast Moving Opposition
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.
By Warren Olney • • 21m ListenFor 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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2 storiesThe Builders of High-Speed Rail Get an Earful in Downtown LA
Hundreds of people showed up at the Ronald Reagan building today in downtown Los Angeles to tell California's High-Speed Rail Authority what they think about plans for a bullet train from LA to San Francisco. Much has changed since 2008, when voters approved almost $10 billion in bonds.
Read the story11 minRemembering Manson Prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi
The murder trial of Charles Manson made Vincent Bugliosi a household name worldwide. He died last night of cancer at the age of 80.
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