Opinion: Gov. Gavin Newsom Is Shrinking His Predecessor’s Pet Projects
When Jerry Brown began his first governorship in 1975, he quickly set himself apart from…
Gov. Newsom Reflects on The Substance and Splash of His First 100 Days
In his first three-and-a-third months as California’s 40th governor, Gavin Newsom has grabbed a lot…
Opinion: Instead of a Bullet Train, How About Just a Faster Train?
Claims by President Donald Trump and other naysayers aside, Gov. Gavin Newsom provided clear analysis…
Opinion: It’s Time to End California’s Bullet Train to Nowhere
Gov. Gavin Newsom came close this month to abandoning the state’s misbegotten bullet train project…
Opinion: Gov. Newsom Downgrades His Predecessor’s Major Infrastructure Projects
When Gavin Newsom was running for governor last year, he adopted “courage for a change”…
Gov. Newsom Seeks to Scale Back Bullet Train, Delta Tunnels Projects
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday called for scaling back California’s two largest public works projects…
Opinion: Incoming Gov. Newsom Will Have to Clean Up Jerry Brown’s Leftovers
Gavin Newson will not begin his governorship in January with a budget deficit, but nevertheless,…
Opinion: Brown Will Leave Office with 2 Legacy Projects in Limbo
During Jerry Brown’s first stint as governor four decades ago, he was openly disdainful of…
Villaraigosa Tells Business Leaders He’s Prepared for Next Governor’s ‘Tough’ Challenges
California gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa told San Diego business leaders Wednesday his track record as mayor…
Opinion: California’s Bullet Train Finances Need a Vigorous Test
Gov. Jerry Brown reappointed Elaine Howle as the state auditor last week. It was a wise…
Senate Candidate Kersey Calls for Gas Tax Replacement, Cancellation of Bullet Train
State Senate candidate Mark Kersey, who has focused on infrastructure issues as a San Diego…
Opinion: Could The Cap-and-Trade Deal Derail Jerry Brown’s Bullet Train?
The political deal that led to reauthorization of California’s cap-and-trade program to reduce carbon emissions…
Opinion: Gov. Brown’s Two Big Public Works Projects Face Uncertain Future
Notwithstanding his penchant for obscure philosophical aphorisms, sometimes delivered in Latin, at his core Jerry…
First Phase of Bullet Train Shifted to Northern California
The board overseeing construction of a planned high-speed rail line from San Francisco to San…
