Far West

California Gov. Jerry Brown reached a deal with lawmakers on Monday on key parts of the state general fund spending plan, laying a foundation for an on-time balanced budget.

Moody's Investors Services is developing a guide for issuers on what to expect when they meet with rating agencies and how its rating process works.

The chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, on Monday named Sens. Mark Warner and Richard Blumenthal to lead two subcommittees.

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth has hired Dan Deshon, a 27-year bond industry veteran, to help expand its utility practice in the Far West.

Moody's Investors Service on Friday downgraded Reno, Nev.'s general obligation limited tax bond rating to A1 from Aa3 and revised the outlook from negative to stable.

A bill that would enable the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and other public California water utilities to issue project-specific bonds through a joint powers authority is moving through the state legislature.

Moody's Investors Service said it has raised its rating on $5.2 billion of California economic recovery bonds to Aa2 from Aa3.

Ontario, Calif. officials filed a lawsuit to have their regional airport returned to local control following a three-year battle with Los Angeles officials.

Los Angeles County received the highest possible short-term bond rating from the three largest rating agencies ahead of plans to purchase $1 billion in short-term paper.

Judith Frank, 71, of Los Angeles, has been re-appointed to the California Health Facilities Financing Authority.