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Inspector General: High-Speed Rail off schedule for Merced-to-Bakersfield route
The High-Speed Rail Authority planned to shuttle passengers from Merced to Bakersfield by 2030, a target that is no longer feasible.
California snowpack dips well below average in latest reading
The Golden State needs to see a significant amount of precipitation in the coming months to build a healthy snowpack in order to deliver more water to farms and communities.
SoCal man pleads guilty for flying drone in wildfire area, damaging an aircraft
The man accepted a plea deal from federal prosecutors to avoid a prison sentence.
Judge temporarily halts Federal aid freeze in effort led by Bonta
With up to $3 trillion at threat of being frozen, around two dozen states sued the Trump administration to halt the freeze.
Newsom finds himself fighting with Coastal Commission over L.A. rebuilds
The California Coastal Commission originally said homes being rebuilt would face strict regulations that Newsom sought to exempt earlier in January.
Assembly GOP pitches package to boost wildfire response, recovery
The legislation comes in response to the devastating wildfires that struck the Los Angeles area in January.
California independence petition gets approval to collect signatures
The initiative itself wouldn’t actually cause California to secede from the United States.
Trump’s demand for L.A. recovery dollars? Voter ID, more water flow to Valley, L.A.
Trump detailed his requirements for California to receive federal aid for the Los Angeles area wildfires.
As L.A. burns, Calif. Dems vote down $1 billion to fund on-going wildfire prevention
While the Legislature approved Newsom's $2.5 billion proposal for aid for Los Angeles, a Republican-led effort to provide an additional $1 billion for prevention efforts across the state was shot down.
Macedo eyes shifting $1 billion from High-Speed Rail for water infrastructure, wildfire protection
High-Speed Rail is now estimated to cost around $100 billion more than first expected when voters approved the project in 2008.
