Far West

Santa Rosa escaped flames this year but still bears costs related to the nearby Kincade Fire.

Moody's Investors Service upgraded $1.2 billion of general obligation bonds to Aa1 from Aa2.

Lawmakers divided on using county funds to pay for Medicaid costs

The merger has closed to create Siebert Williams Shank, the top ranked women- and minority-owned investment bank in the U.S.

The risk of damage from wildfires is generally more severe than the significant economic and social costs of a shutoff, Moody's says.

Competitive pricing and speed convinced the owners of the Carlsbad, California, plant to use a taxable bank loan instead of tax-exempt debt.

Politicians are reacting to public frustration about wildfires and planned electricity outages.

The California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank agreed to issue $3.25 billion for the proposed line linking Vegas and Victorville, California.

Both women will be honored as part of The Bond Buyer's Deal of the Year gala on Dec. 4 in New York City.

One plan would convert the investor-owned utility into a customer-owned cooperative, while local governments and agencies look at municipalizing PG&E assets.