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Alameda County is planning to sell $287 million of lease revenue bonds this week to finance the expansion of health care buildings at Highland Hospital in Oakland, Calif.

Both the California Assembly and Senate approved a bill that would establish parameters for school and community college capital appreciation bond issuances.

California State Controller John Chiang agreed to a forensic audit of Cudahy, Calif. after receiving several letters from the mayor requesting it.

Siskiyou County’s Board of Supervisors located in the rural northern section of California voted to try and secede from the state citing water rights issues and a rural fire prevention fee.

The Stockton City Council will hold a public forum to discuss the search for the next city manager to lead the bankrupt city.

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the ratings on $250 million of water revenue bonds issued by the Stockton Public Financing Authority, despite ongoing concerns surrounding the city's bankruptcy.

California lawmakers wrangled over competing prison reform solutions this week as a Sept. 13 deadline loomed that would mark the end of this year’s legislative session.

A California ruling favors a Mendocino County district in the lawsuit pitting Willits Unified School District against financial advisor Caldwell Winters Flores.

The California Senate approved a bill that would establish parameters for school and community college bond issuances.

California Gov. Jerry Brown proposed legislation to ensure keep federal grants flowing to transit districts while he pursues litigation to defend California’s pension reforms.