Tonya Chin

A judge dismissed the lawsuit brought by trustees representing a group of investors seeking to block Richmond, Calif.'s eminent domain plan.

Two bills aimed at clarifying the process for dissolving redevelopment agencies were sent to the governor for his signature, while others were put on hold until next year.

Rocketship Education, a San Jose-based charter organization, is moving forward with plans to open a charter school in Morgan Hill, Calif. despite failing to secure approval from the city council.

Santa Clara, Calif. must return approximately $273 million it received from its now dissolved redevelopment agency, according to a review from the State Controller.

The West Coast Infrastructure Exchange, has released a draft of standards to help select the public infrastructure projects it will support for private investment.

California’s August revenues were down by just four-tenths of a percent, according to a recent report from the State Controller.

The multi-billion dollar Columbia River Crossing project may be financially viable as long as certain conditions are met, according to a top official in the Oregon State Treasury.

Alameda County is planning to sell $287 million of lease revenue bonds this week to finance the expansion of health care buildings at Highland Hospital in Oakland, Calif.

Both the California Assembly and Senate approved a bill that would establish parameters for school and community college capital appreciation bond issuances.

The Stockton City Council will hold a public forum to discuss the search for the next city manager to lead the bankrupt city.

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the ratings on $250 million of water revenue bonds issued by the Stockton Public Financing Authority, despite ongoing concerns surrounding the city's bankruptcy.

A California ruling favors a Mendocino County district in the lawsuit pitting Willits Unified School District against financial advisor Caldwell Winters Flores.

The California Senate approved a bill that would establish parameters for school and community college bond issuances.

After years of delays and cost overruns, a new span for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge has opened this week.

Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the rating on the Children's Hospital Central California to A1 based on its strong market position and solid operating performance.

California's seventh-largest forest fire in history has spread to San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Enterprise's facilities, but it won't affect the water quality, Moody's Investors Service said.

Gov. Jerry Brown signed four bills affecting public finance into law, as California lawmakers get down to the last few weeks in session.

A potential strike by San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit District employees could drive up operating costs, but pledged revenues will remain unaffected, Moody's Investors Service said.

As Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe celebrates its 150th anniversary, partner and public finance head Roger Davis reflects on its evolution.

Two Los Angeles-area hospitals are one step closer to becoming one after the State Attorney General gave approval for the transaction.