In a major shakeup that puts California’s beleaguered bullet train firmly under Gavin Newsom’s thumb, the governor has installed two of his closest allies to the High-Speed Rail Authority board.
Gavin Newsom aide behind homelessness effort now leading failing high-speed rail project
Politics
May 09, 2026
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