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Oregon's first general obligation bond sale of the year met strong demand last week, according to the state treasurer's office.

Moody's Investors Service has issued a report stating the proposal by a commission calling for external rate regulation and greater oversight of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power would be credit negative if implemented.

Fitch Ratings maintained a junk rating and negative outlook on $422 million in North Las Vegas' bonds based on a tentative budget and indications that a state takeover appears unlikely in the near term.

Fitch Ratings said it could upgrade the ratings on tax allocation bonds issued by former redevelopment agencies based on some positive effects of dissolution legislation.

Huy Fong Foods, maker of the popular Sriracha sauce with the Rooster emblem, appears to be winning a battle in the court of public opinion with Irwindale, Calif. over odor complaints.

It is virtually impossible to predict what would happen if Puerto Rico's financial situation deteriorated to the point where it could no longer repay its debts, experts on distressed municipalities said Thursday.

Gov. Jerry Brown appeared before a special legislative committee this week to endorse his proposal for a new Rainy Day Fund for California.

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved the appointment of Sharon Tso to be the city's next legislative analyst.

Investment advisors gave their take Tuesday at the Milken Institute Global Conference on investments at a time when questions are rising about the status of the economic cycle.

Fitch Ratings upgraded the rating on Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, Wash., based on its improved financial performance.