California

Alum Rock Union Elementary still faces challenges from probes into alleged fiscal mismanagement.

Encinitas City Council members are leaning toward borrowing close to $30 million so the city can overhaul much of Leucadia's portion of Coast Highway 101 all at once, instead of doing the project into three phases as previously proposed.

The nation's leading municipal bond counsel expects to gain a significant edge through artificial intelligence and related technology.

The nonprofit hospital chain expects significant savings even though it must issue taxable debt to refund tax-exempt bonds.

The veteran-owned firm hires Jon Welch as director of public finance, based in San Diego.

A city council committee approved construction plans for the Providence Tarzana hospital.

States are poised to see increases in their corporate tax base because of the federal tax overhaul, according to a new study.

The bill would create a $100 million fund to clean contaminated water sources

Export industries may suffer, and Increases in steel and aluminum prices would hinder infrastructure projects.

Fitch Ratings did cite federal funding uncertainties and potential unbudgeted expenditures for liability claims as concerns.

California experienced the highest retail orders in five years during Tuesday's sale

California's Legislative Analyst's Office issued a report offering guidance to lawmakers on the state's reserve.

Pension policy decisions made to improve funding levels are putting financial pressure on school districts through higher contributions.

Moody's Investors Service upgraded San Francisco's general obligation bonds to Aaa.

A trade war would bring risks for states that do major business with Canada and Mexico, Fitch Ratings said after a seventh round of talks ended with no resolution.

A Volcker Alliance study suggests that while California is reasonably prepared to withstand any future recession, it will still struggle in a downturn.

280 CapMarkets' new hires strengthen its municipal sales team and expand into corporate bonds

Sonoma County voters may be asked this fall to support a massive housing bond aimed at solving a housing crisis exacerbated by the devastating October wildfires.

The cost of certification and disclosure requirements over the life of the bonds are cited as potential holdups.

New money sales made up for a drop in refundings, pushing the region past $95 billion of volume.