Far West

Incumbent Bill Walker, an independent, faces challenges from Democrat Mark Begich and Republican Mike Dunleavy.

Rating agencies affirmed double-A-plus ratings ahead of the deal.

Coalinga Regional Medical Center was felled by challenges common to many rural hospitals.

The teachers' union and Los Angeles Unified School District are in a spat about financial documents.

State Controller Betty Yee said revenues came in $1.14 billion higher than anticipated.

Verity Health System reported about $459 million of long-term bond debt and $254 million in pension obligations on its most recent CAFR.

Changes in CalPERS investment assumptions are spurring Chowhilla's plans, city officials say.

Municipal bond buyers will see a varied group of issuers come to market this week, led by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

The county has almost $1 billion in outstanding pension obligation bonds.

Gov. Kate Brown says the plan would reduce child and veteran homelessness and accelerate the construction of new housing.