Tonya Chin

A federal bankruptcy judge ruled that San Bernardino, Calif., is eligible for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection, a year after the city declared bankruptcy.

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's water and power enterprise operations have not been impacted by California's wildfire, according to recent disclosure filed with the MSRB.

Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed legislation to avoid a mass release of prisoners. It would cost California up to $315 million.

California sold $764 million of general obligation bonds in a competitive offering on Tuesday. Citi and JPMorgan won the auctions.

Richmond, Calif.'s plan to seize underwater mortgages using eminent domain could have a far-reaching impact on the U.S. residential mortgage-backed securities market, according to Standard & Poor's.

Standard & Poor's has revised its outlook to positive from stable on St. John's Medical Center in Wyoming.

Portland, Ore. is planning to sell $215 million of revenue bonds to fund capital improvements and refund outstanding debt.

Mayor Eric Garcetti and union representatives for the Department of Water and Power reached an agreement on a new labor contract, ending months of negotiations.

With higher credit ratings and tighter spreads, California is set to sell $764 million of general obligation bonds in a competitive sale next week.

A review from the California State Controller's office found that Oakland, Calif. received $170 million in inappropriate transfers from the city's now dissolved redevelopment agency.

A weak financial report released by Providence Health & Services, Wash., will not affect its debt rating and outlook, said analysts at Standard & Poor's.

In the last four weeks of its session this year, the State Senate must take up roughly 700 bills, including the twice-delayed $11 billion water bond that's being reconsidered.

Stockton's city council selected a headhunter this week to help find the next city manager to replace Bob Deis when he retires in November.

California State Controller John Chiang has updated the state’s website of government employee compensation with the latest pay data.

Standard & Poor's revised its outlook to stable from negative on Madera County's Irrigation District.

The Portland Metro Council approved a financing plan for a 600-room Hyatt hotel near the Oregon Convention Center, which includes issuing bonds backed by room taxes.

California priced $5.5 billion of revenue anticipation notes on Thursday at its lowest interest rates in decades.

A proposed utility tax increase that will be voted on in November is a credit neutral for Tacoma Power, Moody's Investors Service said.

The University of Washington is planning to sell $143 million of general revenue bonds next week to finance various capital improvements, including the renovation of the Husky Stadium.

Raymond James has expanded its public finance team on the west coast with the addition of Tom Innis as a managing director.