Far West

The West Kern, Calif., Community College District is going to seek voter approval for a bond on the June 5 ballot, but it has scaled back the amount it will ask for.

The venture hired infrastructure specialist Robert Keough.

A Public Policy Institute of California survey found 47% favoring repeal and 48% opposed.

Personal income tax and corporation tax receipts exceeded estimates by 16.9% and 62.1% respectively.

The enormous electricity demands required to create bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have mining operations flocking to cheap hydroelectricity in parts of rural Washington.

Voters sided with school officials trying to keep up with growth in north Spokane and agreed gave the Mead School District another $114 million for a new middle school, elementary school and football stadium.

It's disappointment again for Battle Ground Public Schools, Wash., where not enough voters supported a $224.9 million school bond.

Analysts say states' and cities' unfunded infrastructure should be viewed as a liability, along with debt, pensions and other post-employment benefits.

Berkeley, Calif., plans to issue the first bonds using blockchain technology in May.

California's water agency says the downsized water tunnel project will still benefit cities and farmers.