Far West

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.

Siebert Brandford Shank & Co. has expanded on the west coast and in Texas with addition of two municipal finance veterans.

The Securities and Exchange Commission will release new rules for the reform of money market mutual funds "in the near term," although it has not decided whether they should would apply to municipal funds, SEC chairman Mary Jo White told a House panel Tuesday.

The amount of capital appreciation bonds issued by school districts in California declined substantially in 2013 from previous years, according to the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission.

The Alaska Legislature adjourned Friday after passing a revised version of the Knik Arm Bridge bill which would transfer control of the $900 million project to the State Department of Revenue.