California

A local philanthropist's offer to pay much of the cost to build a larger downtown Menlo Park Library has the city scrambling to meet a potential funding deadline.

Nicotine reduction could reduce the lure of smoking and the taxes cigarettes generate.

SANDAG has faced controversy over missed revenue projections and a failed bond measure.

Chapman and Cutler LLP expanded its municipal and structured finance practices by hiring a 10 lawyer team.

West Coast ports will benefit from the early extension of a longshoremen’s contract, Moody’s Investors Service says

The Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its investigation of the West Contra Costa Unified School District's bond program without any sanctions, the agency announced.

Recent financial gains such as funding from Senate Bill 1 and a TIFIA loan mean that hope is on the way for drivers of Orange County, California.

Laura Whittal-Scherfee has worked for the state for 22 years on programs that encouraged the development of affordable housing.

The Toll Roads of Orange County, Calif., won credit upgrades after beating revenue forecasts.

The California Assembly voted to extend cap-and-trade to 2030 last week

Grant Davis had been general manager of the Sonoma County Water Agency.

Moody's cited a vote to raise employer contribution rates.

Gov. Jerry Brown's administration disputed the prognosis about California's fiscal position.

Despite numerous complaints about a "fancy overpriced wish list" and a consultant's use of the words "neutralize opposition," the Tamalpais Union High School District board voted 5-0 to hire a capital campaign strategist for a possible tax measure.

Susan Munson remains an advisor at the academy after joining an investment advisory firm.

San Joaquin Delta College trustees yanked funding on Tuesday for a satellite campus in the north county, prompting Lodi advocates to say that after a decadelong wait the community will now seek partnerships with other colleges or universities.

Among those affected by the EnerVest collapse are public pension funds in Texas, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, California and Florida.

The 11.2% return for fiscal 2017 represents a big rebound from the previous year.

The California cap-and-trade program generates funds for infrastructure programs.

The organization's national conference will be held in Los Angeles for first time.