California

California's cost for retiree health and dental benefits has grown to $76.68 billion, according to a report from State Controller Betty Yee.

Drought-inspired water and wastewater projects in California are moving forward despite record rainfall this year.

Two new partners at Jones Hall, a California public finance law firm, want to grow the firm’s water/wastewater and public-private partnership business.

President Trump’s broadsides against Mexican immigrants and trade have not triggered rating agency action on border credits, which, in several cases, have seen upgrades.

California John Chiang took aim at Trump Administration climate policies as he revealed the results of a five-city listening tour aimed at crafting the best way for the state to issue green bonds.

A Northern California healthcare district that closed its only hospital with $57 million of certificates of participation outstanding is sorting out its obligations in bankruptcy court.

The California Public Finance Authority will price $110 million in revenue bonds next week for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, Calif. in the hospital’s first public market offering without the benefit of bond insurance in more than a decade.

The Bay Area Toll Authority is set to sell $450 million of bonds Jan. 26 to fund capital projects and refund outstanding debt.

California Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal for the 2018 fiscal year supports the state's credit quality as it recognizes the need to curtail spending in light of an anticipated slowdown in revenue growth, S&P Global said.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has promoted three public finance attorneys on the West Coast to partner.

The California Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from a group opposing the construction of a new basketball arena in San Francisco.

Women-owned Stern Brothers & Co. has added California investment banker Lauro Garcia to grow its Golden State business.

Los Angeles mayor’s legal counsel to work as interim in city’s lead budget position until a permanent replacement can be found for outgoing City Administrative Officer Miguel Santana.

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer wants to head back to the voters for a new ballot measure to pay for a convention center expansion, road repairs and homeless programs.

California Gov. Jerry Brown wants the state to hold off on selling the $9 billion of general obligation bonds the state’s voters approved in November.

The San Diego Chargers are exercising their option to move to Los Angeles.

California revenues missed projections in December by nearly $2 billion compared to projections in the state’s 2016-17 budget.

California Gov. Jerry Brown says bolstering reserves and spending restraints are the best way to prepare for federal uncertainties in fiscal 2017-18 budget unveiling.

Financial advisor Montague DeRose & Associates has merged with Annette Yee & Company.

San Francisco voters will be asked to approve a $350 million bond to repair its fragile seawall, which experts believe needs a multi-billion dollar investment.