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California high speed rail update as work starts on Nevada border
California’s two high-speed rail efforts are progressing, with environmental protections secured in the Central Valley and work starting on Brightline West’s Los-Angeles-Las Vegas route near the Nevada border.
Last Friday, the California High-Speed Rail Authority, which is working on the line connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco via the Central Valley, completed a settlement agreement with several entities in the Grassland Ecological Area, which the rail line will pass through.
The agreement resolved potential California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) claims from the Grassland entities over the San Jose to Merced portion of the state’s high-speed rail project.
It ensures environmental safeguards in the Grassland Ecological Area, as well as in other sensitive areas, Coyote Valley and Pacheco Pass.
The Authority has committed to further mitigating noise and wildlife disturbance by incorporating wildlife crossings, avian enclosures, and sound barriers.
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Chief executive Brian Kelly said in a statement that the Authority is dedicated to balancing development with environmental stewardship. “This settlement reflects the hard work of state and local public agencies striving to protect natural resources and provide the public with new, state-of-the-art transportation that is clean, sustainable, and reduces our collective carbon footprint,” Kelly said.
“This agreement further reflects our organizations’ understanding that the best way to deliver these services is through collaboration.”
The project, first proposed in 2008, aims to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco via the Central Valley, with speeds exceeding 200 mph.
At the time, the project was anticipated to be operational by 2020 and cost $33 billion.
Though delays and cost increases have plagued the project, substantial progress has been made.
Currently, 119 miles of track are under construction in the Central Valley, part of the 171 mile section between Merced and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost for this segment alone is now estimated to be $35 billion, and the full Los Angeles-San Francisco route could potentially cost $100 billion.
Completion of the Central Valley segment is now expected between 2030 and 2033.
Meanwhile, Brightline West, the private company constructing a Las Vegas-to-Southern California high-speed rail line, began work near the Nevada border on Tuesday. Crews have been working near the Nevada-California border on I-15, carrying out field investigations, utility potholing, and geotechnical testing.
This 218-mile line is slated for completion by 2028, just in time for the Los Angeles Summer Olympic, with trains running at 186 mph.
Brightline has already laid the groundwork for high-speed rail in the U.S. with its Florida line between Miami and Orlando, which reaches speeds of 125 mph.
Newsweek has contacted the California High Speed Rail Authority and Brightline via email for comment.
The 2025 Nevada high school football regional playoffs began on Friday, October 31. The North and South Regionals will set the State Championship brackets, which begin November 14-15.
High School On SI has brackets for every classification in the Nevada high school football playoffs. The playoffs culminate with the championship games on November 22 and 25.
2025 Nevada (NIAA) Class 1A Football Bracket (select to view full bracket details)
Eureka at Mineral County – 11/07 at 6 p.m. PST
Wells at Carlin – 11/08 at 1 p.m. PST
Indian Springs at Tonopah – 11/07 at 6 p.m. PST
Spring Mountain at Pahranagat Valley – 11/07 at 7 p.m. PST
2025 Nevada (NIAA) Class 2A Football Bracket
TBD at Pershing County – 11/07 at 7 p.m. PST
Incline at Battle Mountain – 11/07 at 7 p.m. PST
White Pine at Needles – 11/07 at 7 p.m. PST
Lake Mead Academy at Lincoln County – 11/07 at 7 p.m. PST
2025 Nevada (NIAA) Class 3A Football Bracket
Spring Creek at Truckee – 11/01 at 1 p.m. PDT
Fernley at Churchill County – 11/08 at 7 p.m. PST
Boulder City at Virgin Valley – 11/08 at 7 p.m. PST
Pahrump Valley at Moapa Valley – 11/08 at 7 p.m. PST
Truckee/Spring Creek at Elko – 11/08 at 7 p.m. PST
2025 Nevada (NIAA) Class 4A Football Bracket
North Valleys at McQueen – 11/07 at 7 p.m. PST
Reno at Carson – 11/07 at 7 p.m. PST
Mater Academy East at Pinecrest Academy – Sloan Canyon – 11/07 at 7 p.m. PST
Sports Leadership & Management at Clark – 11/07 at 7 p.m. PST
2025 Nevada (NIAA) Class 5A Football Bracket
Douglas at Spanish Springs – 11/07 at 6 p.m. PST
Reed at Bishop Manogue – 11/07 at 7 p.m. PST
Green Valley at Centennial – 11/07 at 6 p.m. PST
Faith Lutheran at Las Vegas – 11/07 at 6 p.m. PST
2025 Nevada (NIAA) Open Division Football Bracket
Foothill at Bishop Gorman – 11/14 at 6 p.m. PST
Arbor View at Liberty – 11/14 at 6 p.m. PST
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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Have you ever wondered why state and local government offices close on Nevada Day? Or what does Nevada Day even stand for?
Nevada Day marks the anniversary of the “Battle Born” state being admitted to the Union by Abraham Lincoln on Oct. 31, 1864, during the Civil War, according to a proclamation signed by the governor.
Governor Joe Lombardo signed the proclamation, which continued the tradition to celebrate the rich history and accomplishments of the Silver State, according to the government document.
In observance of Nevada Day, residents should expect the following offices to be closed:
- State Offices
- County Offices
- City Offices
- Clark County School District Offices
- Libraries
- Nevada Division of Insurance
Officials encourage Nevadans to enjoy the festivities offered across the valley in honor of those who helped shape what Nevada is today.
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