Construction of California’s high-speed rail project is progressing well, as evidenced by the recent pouring of concrete and installation of steel beams on Highway 99 in Fresno. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer described the jobs created by the high-speed rail project as “nothing short of miraculous,” and emphasized that they are not just any jobs, but good-paying jobs that offer livable wages and opportunities for people to provide for their families, send their children to college, and even buy homes. Despite the challenges, the project will undoubtedly continue to progress, and the story will unfold