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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.

Standard & Poor's has upgraded the rating on Esparto Unified School District, Calif.'s general obligation bonds to A-plus from A based on growth in revenues.

Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the rating on Redwoods Community College District to A1 from Aa2 and assigned a negative outlook.

Ambac Assurance Corp will make supplemental payments on some policies in a segregated account that the company established to hold troubled liabilities during its bout with bankruptcy.