Far West

San Bernardino officials approved a pre-pendency budget plan to pay bills until a bankruptcy petition is approved, but bankruptcy documents filed by city staff on Aug. 31 outline just how far city leaders will have to go to get the city back on sound financial ground.

A property tax settlement between Reno, Washoe County and Washoe County School District means the Reno RDA can make bond payments through 2018.

California's new pension reform legislation is a significant step forward for the Golden State, though the changes will take a long time, rating analysts say.

Clark County School District, Nev., received a one-notch downgrade on $3.8 billion in debt from Fitch Ratings on Tuesday.

Washington's Economic and Review Forecast Council, the state's budget revenue forecaster, named Stephen Lerch as executive director.

Hyatt won the recommendation of the Portland Metro Council's staff to build a 600-room hotel next to the city's convention center.

Coastline Community College District in Orange County, Calif. wants to place a $700 million bond on the November ballot

The Anaheim, Calif. City Council approved a contract to build a $127 million transportation hub that is to host the state's planned high speed rail system.

Activists filed a lawsuit challenging the environmental impact report produced by the developer of the $1.5 billion National Football League stadium planned for downtown Los Angeles.

California Controller John Chiang said in a report that the California State Teachers' Retirement System does not provide enough oversight.