California wildlife crossing project costs reach $114 million, exceeding original budget
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing project over US-101 in Agoura Hills has reached $114 million in costs, with $77 million in state funds, exceeding the original $92 million budget. Governor Gavin Newsom had initially committed $54 million and promised to complete the project for an additional $10 million. The project remains unfinished with a 2025 completion target.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 6% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 1 bias group.
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The spectrum · how 2 outlets placed this story
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One side frames this as government accountability and watching the money, while the other emphasizes Democrat-run California and jobs program for environmentalists as part of broader state corruption.
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Sparse coverage · 2 outlets
“California's 'Bridge to Nowhere' has cost you $77M so far — but expert says that's just the start”
“Report: Cost of California's Unfinished 'Wildlife Crossing' Hits $114 Million”
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