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Trump Administration · CaliforniaThe Trump Administration just pulled back $4 billion from California’s high-speed rail project. It would be easy to say this seriously threatens the long-term viability of the project, but the project has been lacking viability all on its own. The project is billions over budget, years behind schedule, and no track has been laid. It more closely resembles a work of fantasy that very seriously might never be completed (at least before flying cars…See the Story
California’s high-speed rail project is a fantasy. Why are Democrats still defending it?
83% Center coverage: 6 sources

Riders · Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — After months of a steady climb in ridership, Metro's numbers fell to its lowest levels of the year in June after the immigration raids throughout Los Angeles County.See the Story
Metro's Ridership in June Dropped to Lowest of the Year After Immigration Raids
75% Left coverage: 4 sources

Palo Alto · Palo AltoWATERLOO — The town is reminding property owners on Edwards, Brewer, Hecker and Packwood roads that they are eligible to vote on whether they want to create a new water district.See the Story
Vote Set for Creation of New Water District in Town of Waterloo
67% Left coverage: 3 sources