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Fresno's Economic Development Corporation will discuss the benefits of high-speed rail at its October event. When will a bullet train finally make it to Fresno?

	On schedule by 2020, when the first phase from San Francisco to Anaheim is due.
	Delays are inevitable with construction problems, cost overruns, etc., so say by 2025 or so.
	Let's see, it's 2010 now, and they say it will be here in 10 years. Take that and double it, to 2030.
	Never, if a double-dip recession kicks in and truly decimates California's finances and the country's.
	Not in my lifetime, unfortunately, but I hope the kids enjoy the zippy ride.

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Thursday 02 September

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Audit: Calif. 'smart meters' mostly accurate

(AP) — An independent analysis of the electronic meter-reading system operated by California's largest utility says the devices are highly accurate, despite thousands of customer complaints.

Firm pays $5.8M to settle harassment case

A national janitorial company has agreed to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit involving Central Valley employees who will receive a $5.8 million settlement.

Pine Flat Lake to require life jackets in 2011

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced life jackets will be required for most boaters and some swimmers at Pine Flat Lake as part of a multi-year study.

Study: Valley ground zero for diabetes, obesity

A new UCLA study reveals that the San Joaquin Valley's population is ground zero for diabetes and obesity in the state.

Heat leads to $29M smog penalty for businesses

(AP) — A statewide heat wave last week will mean a $29 million penalty for Central Valley businesses and possibly others because of a spike in air pollution spurred by the sweltering conditions.

Fresno State drops in merchandise sales

California State University, Fresno came in at 61 in a list of the top-selling universities in collegiate merchandise in the year.

The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), a division of IMG Worldwide, ranked the sales of branded items from 75 educational institutions based on royalties reported from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.