California High Speed Rail Authority Moving Forward in Los Angeles

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Despite continued efforts to derail the bullet train and the decision to build the train to San Jose first, the California High-Speed Rail Authority has been authorized to acquire its first two pieces of property in downtown Los Angeles.   Last Friday, the state Public Works Board, which oversees the acquisition of property and fiscal… Read more »

Los Angeles River Revitalization Moves Forward With Crucial Land Purchase

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In an effort to restore an 11-mile stretch of the Los Angeles River, the L.A. City Council voted, unanimously, to close escrow on a 42-acre rail yard, known as G2 plot, for $59.3 million. Mayor Eric Garcetti believes the land is the crown jewel in their plan to enliven the Los Angeles River.   The… Read more »