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High-Speed Rail leader steps back after being arrested for domestic violence

High-Speed Rail leader steps back after being arrested for domestic violence

The leader of the California High-Speed Rail Authority has announced a leave of absence after being arrested in a domestic violence incident involving his fiancée. Ian Choudhury was taken into custody on February 4 after allegedly trying to intervene in a dispute between Lyudmila “Mira” Staroshuk and her teenage daughter at their home in Folsom, […]

New information about the domestic violence arrest of the High-Speed Rail director

New information about the domestic violence arrest of the High-Speed Rail director

The director of California’s high-speed rail has been arrested on domestic violence charges after getting involved in an argument between his daughter and her fiancé, according to reports from the California Post. Ian Chowdhury, who serves as the CEO of the Railroad Authority, was taken into custody along with his partner, Lyudmila “Mila” Staroshuk, early […]

California High-Speed Rail leader taken into custody for domestic violence

California High-Speed Rail leader taken into custody for domestic violence

California High Speed Rail Authority CEO Arrested The leader of the California High Speed Rail Authority was taken into custody earlier this month on allegations of domestic violence against his spouse. Ian Chowdhury, who heads this significant state agency responsible for a major rail project, was arrested on February 4 in Folsom, northeast of Sacramento, […]

California High-Speed Rail Director Arrested for Domestic Violence

California High-Speed Rail Director Arrested for Domestic Violence

California High-Speed Rail CEO Arrested Ian Choudhury, the CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, was arrested at his home in Folsom earlier this month, facing allegations of domestic violence, as announced by officials on Monday. The arrest took place shortly after midnight on February 4. Authorities detained Choudhury, who is 57, and his fiancée, […]

Inside the community divided by Newsom’s high-speed rail

Inside the community divided by Newsom's high-speed rail

High-Speed Rail Proposal Sparks Outrage in Shafter In the small community of Shafter, located just northwest of Bakersfield, the vision of high-speed rail has turned into a contentious issue. Residents and local business owners are expressing strong discontent over the state’s plan to lay rail tracks directly through their downtown area. This project could displace […]

Potential high-speed rail users express disapproval

Potential high-speed rail users express disapproval

Passersby on Amtrak trains in Bakersfield aren’t exactly optimistic about California’s high-speed rail initiative, which has seen considerable delays. Many believe the multi-billion dollar endeavor is causing more harm than good. Steve Laird, a native of Bakersfield who has recently relocated to San Marcos, argues that the project is not only unnecessary but fundamentally flawed. […]

Photos of Gavin Newsom’s high-speed rail uncover the reality of the $15 billion initiative.

Photos of Gavin Newsom's high-speed rail uncover the reality of the $15 billion initiative.

High-Speed Rail Funding Raises Questions in California Governor Gavin Newsom claims he’s adept with figures, but the extensive investment in California’s high-speed rail system seems questionable. Recent records and photos from the state’s High-Speed Rail Authority reveal where around $15 billion has been allocated in five Central Valley counties over the past ten years. The […]