Some Farmers Up in Arms Over High-Speed Rail Route
While the Legislature puzzles over the fate of bonds to fund California's high-speed rail project, rail officials are moving forward with plans for a blueprint. Today, they're releasing a final environmental report that firms up the proposed route for part of the first stretch of track, from Merced to Fresno -- but some farmers say the proposal speeds past their concerns.
LAO: Time to Reel in Costs of Prison Medical Care
A new report from the state's legislative analyst says California needs to cut the high price of prison medical care. The report comes as a federal judge gets ready to return control of prison medical care back to the state.
PG&E Nuclear Reactor Seismic Studies: Good Enough?
PG&E is in the midst of planning extensive seismic studies at its Diablo Canyon nuclear reactor. The utility must complete the studies in order to renew its license for the plant. But in light of the quake and tsunami damage to a nuclear plant in Japan, consumer advocates want to be sure the studies aren't just routine.