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Raymond James has expanded its public finance team on the west coast with the addition of Tom Innis as a managing director.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has released a continuing disclosure guide providing issuers with a road map of their obligations under MSRB rules, citing a slew of recent federal enforcement actions in which issuers sometimes failed to file the required information.

California's revenues came in below estimates during the month of July, according to a report released Monday by State Controller John Chiang.

A report released last week by Ontario officials from an aviation consultant concludes that time is running out to transfer Ontario International to local control.

California recently purchased $100 million of World Bank green bonds that will earn the state an 'excellent return," according to State Treasurer Bill Lockyer.

The California Supreme Court ruled in the Expo Line's favor on environmental challenges that could have shut down the $1.5 billion second phase of the light rail project linking Los Angeles and Santa Monica.

Los Angeles Unified School District will bond to provide students with iPads but officials say they will match bond maturities with the lifespan of the tablets.

Bond investors are seeking a court order blocking Richmond, Calif., and Mortgage Resolution Partners LLC from seizing mortgages through eminent domain.

Ed Murray came out on top in Seattle's primary election for mayor on Tuesday, followed closely by incumbent Mike McGinn. The pair move on to the general election.

Los Angeles County Treasurer/Tax Collector Mark Saladino announced that his office will no longer do business with financial firms that make political contributions to school bond campaigns.