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Governor Gavin Newsom Puts Santa Clarita High-Speed Rail On Hold

The section of the high-speed rail that was intended to travel through Santa Clarita has been put on hold by Governor Gavin Newsom, officials said. During the State of the State on Tuesday, Newsom said there isn’t a good path for the rail, and it would take too long to continue the entire project connecting Northern and Southern California. “The ...

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California ‘Bullet Train’ Route Near Santa Clarita Approved, Despite Concerns

The California “Bullet Train” route from Palmdale to Burbank has been approved, after harsh criticism from several Santa Clarita leaders. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The California High-Speed Rail Authority approved a 38-mile segment of the “Bullet Train,” called the CA-14 Route, which is only a few miles outside of Santa ...

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Proposed California Bullet Train Route Won’t Include Santa Clarita Station, Officials Say

The state organization building the California “bullet train” announced plans Wednesday for the Palmdale to Burbank route, which does not include a stop in Santa Clarita, officials said. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The California High-Speed Rail Authority released the details of one of the final sections of the bullet train ...

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Update: Wilk’s Bill To Stop Closed-Door Meetings Passes

A bill requiring the Santa Clarita Sanitation District to hold its board meetings within the Sanitation District boundaries passed unanimously off the Assembly Floor Thursday.

Ed. Note: Update adds statement from California High Speed Rail Authority News release provided by the office of Assemblyman Scott Wilk.  The Assembly Governmental Organization Committee for the state of California have passed Assemblyman Scott Wilk’s , R- Santa Clarita, bill to stop entities from holding closed-door meetings without public involvement. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right ...

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High Speed Rail Authority, Santa Clarita Valley Leaders To Meet Tuesday

Officials Hosting High-Speed Rail System Open House In Santa Clarita

California High Speed Rail Authority officials are planning to meet with Santa Clarita Valley, Palmdale, Acton and Agua Dulce leaders, officials said Thursday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “These meetings are with representatives of various communities along the proposed alignments in the Palmdale to Burbank Project Section,” said Adeline Yee, information officer ...

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California High Speed Rail Authority Official Meets With Santa Clarita Leaders

Officials Hosting High-Speed Rail System Open House In Santa Clarita

The California High Speed Rail Authority Chairman recently met with city of Santa Clarita council members to tour the area for the proposed high speed rail alignments that would run near the city. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Acting on an invitation last fall from Mayor Marsha McLean, California High Speed Rail ...

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High-Speed Rail Officials Continue To Work To Address Public Concern

Officials Hosting High-Speed Rail System Open House In Santa Clarita

After more than a half-dozen meetings and hundreds of comments, high-speed rail officials say they’re still figuring out how to include the public’s concerns in their multi-billion dollar plan. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “We had a good crowd at all of the locations,” said Rachel Kesting, information officer for the Southern ...

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