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California's non-partisan Legislative Analyst said the state's use of public-private partnerships has fallen short by using unclear processes and picking unsuitable projects.

U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., sent a letter to District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray, outlining a way to move forward on lifting the district's building height restrictions, while expressing concern about protecting the capital's character.

Moody's withdrew its rating on Compton, Calif., sewer enterprise bonds citing a lack of reliable, timely financial information.

The MSRB, to boost trade transparency, announced that the par amount of trades of less than $5 million will now be posted on the EMMA system in real time.

Seattle voters overwhelmingly authorized $290 million of 30-year bonds to help rebuild part of the city’s seawall and downtown piers.

A large majority of Portland Public Schools voters approved a $482 million bond measure to fund facility upgrades.

Kirk Caldwell, a supporter of Honolulu’s planned rail transit system, beat rail opponent Ben Cayetano to win the mayor’s office in a race that was effectively a referendum on the rapid transit line.

Los Angeles County voters narrowly defeated Measure J, the proposed 30-year extension of a half-cent transportation sales tax.

Congressman Bob Filner beat Carl DeMaio in the race to replace Jerry Sanders as Mayor of San Diego.

A non-profit alliance of businesses has formed to help Ontario, Calif. officials in their efforts to wrest control of LA/Ontario International Airport from Los Angeles.