Far West

Los Angeles and Ontario's settlement agreement involving Ontario International Airport is likely to provide for a more politically acceptable and stable ownership, but credit issues linger, according to a Fitch Ratings report.

Los Angeles released the final 20,000 "shade balls" Monday into a 175-acre Los Angeles reservoir to prevent pollution.

The monthly cash report from the California controller's office shows that revenues fell just 0.2% short of expectations in July.

Portland, Ore., will execute its largest refunding in city history when it issues some $400 million of sewer system refunding bonds Aug. 18.

Oregon motorists seem eager to sign up for the state's new miles-traveled road fee system but Connecticut lawmakers are not interested.

A $52.2 million bond refunding priced by Carson, Calif.'s former redevelopment agency on Aug. 6 will pay environmental remediation costs needed to convert a former landfill into a National Football League stadium.

A survey out the San Francisco Controller's office found residents to be reasonably satisfied with its infrastructure and public services, in advance of major investments and a large bond proposal.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked for an extension to decide whether to approve the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's proposed Rule G-42 on the core duties of municipal advisors.

Fast-growing Texas county forms special planning commission in an effort to block the route of a proposed high-speed rail line.

Moody's Investors Service upgraded Manhattan Beach Unified School District's general obligation bonds to Aa1 from Aa2 affecting $151.2 million in debt.