California

Treasurer John Chiang extended his office's sanctions against the firm for a second year.

Alum Rock schools’ facilities director made a side deal with a construction company for a middle school renovation, the school district’s attorney alleged in a confidential report.

City Council member Paul Krekorian counters that city is still in good financial shape.

The law provides increased revenue-raising flexibility for storm water management.

A 15-bill housing package includes $4 billion in bonds.

UBS Wealth Management Americas continues to fill out its re-emerging public finance practice, adding three more new-hires in Dallas, Los Angeles and New York.

The Metropolitan Water District's support could augur well for the project.

Renovate America says executive changes are unrelated to FBI, SEC investigations

It is unclear whether bond investors will be included as creditors in the California hospital district's bankruptcy.

California city officials say the rising share of their budgets demanded to fund pensions reduces their ability to provide services and raises the specter of insolvency.

Uncertainties remain around the state’s water supply, according to a report from the California Department of Water Resources.

The rating agency received confirmation from district officials about an investigation by the Santa Clara district attorney’s office.

The Tulare Local Healthcare District has both general obligation and revenue bonds outstanding.

Chicago-based Mesirow Financial is bulking up its municipal team with several hires on both coasts.

The withdrawal or reduction ofederal support for healthcare funding would damage the state budget.

California's economic condition will weaken after the term of Gov. Jerry Brown runs out, according to 72% of participants at The Bond Buyer's California Public Finance Conference.

Chiang, a Democrat, is running for governor in 2018.

The Westlands Water District’s decision won’t spell the end for the California WaterFix plan, Fitch Ratings said.

The Vallejo school board will spend up to $50,000 to prepare the district for a possible run at a school bond in 2018.

Mitchell Katz will continue the reorganization plan for the beleaguered city unit, said the mayor.