I've written two columns recently about trains in California, one on High Speed Rail, and the latest on my experience riding Amtrak from Fresno to Richmond and back last week.

The latest Field Poll indicates that voters favor building a High Speed Rail system, although it appears that many aren't really aware of the bond proposal.

Here is the link for Field Poll samplings for five measures that will be on the November ballot. Below are the highlights:

Proposition 1 (High Speed Rail)
Yes: 56 percent
No: 30
Undecided: 14

Proposition 2 (Treatment of farm animals)
Yes: 63 percent
No: 24
Undecided: 13

Proposition 4 (Abortion notification for minors)
Yes: 48 percent
No: 39
Undecided: 13

Proposition 7 (Renewable energy)
Yes: 63 percent
No: 24
Undecided: 13

Proposition 11 (Redistricting)
Yes: 42 percent
No: 30
Undecided: 28