Far West

Healthcare giant Catholic Health Initiatives now has a stable outlook on its Baa1 rating from Moody's Investors Service.

Using bond proceeds to fund a Jobs program would be illegal, says Barbara Parker, Oakland's city attorney.

A vote by California energy commissioners to require solar panels on new homes is credit negative for utilities, Moody's said.

Gov. Jerry Brown unveiled budget proposals that bolster reserves and favor one-time costs.

The bonds will help complete a new hospital wing at Marin General Hospital.

Strong personal income tax revenues in California and Connecticut could be a harbinger for other states.

Mountain View is considering a business tax in which Google could pay up to $5.4 million a year.

Hawaii's dramatic spring has brought torrential rains, mudslides, volcanic eruptions and lava flows.

The state legislature passed a bill to lower the state’s pension bond authority to $1.5 billion from $5 billion.

California passed the United Kingdom in 2017 to become the fifth-largest economy in the world, according to federal data.