KQED's The California Report

Trump Administration Launches Review Of High Speed Rail Project


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California's long-delayed and over budget high-speed rail project is under threat again by the Trump administration. During his first term in office, Trump tried, without success, to claw back nearly a billion dollars in federal aid for the project, which one day is supposed to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco. Now this second Trump Administration is launching an investigation into high speed rail. That could jeopardize $4 billion in funds that the feds have committed for constructing the project’s first segment in the Central Valley.


Reporter: Dan Brekke, KQED


Lawmakers at the state capitol are rolling out proposals to lower Californians' electricity bills, including by taking aim at the rate-increases from investor owned utilities like PG&E and Southern California Edison. But saving money for some ratepayers may come at the expense of other Californians.


Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED


The Los Angeles fires have renewed concerns about how well prepared California is to support older people and people who have disabilities during natural disasters.


Reporter: Ana Ibarra, CalMatters

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