California

Alameda County is planning to sell $287 million of lease revenue bonds this week to finance the expansion of health care buildings at Highland Hospital in Oakland, Calif.

Both the California Assembly and Senate approved a bill that would establish parameters for school and community college capital appreciation bond issuances.

California State Controller John Chiang agreed to a forensic audit of Cudahy, Calif. after receiving several letters from the mayor requesting it.

Siskiyou County’s Board of Supervisors located in the rural northern section of California voted to try and secede from the state citing water rights issues and a rural fire prevention fee.

The Stockton City Council will hold a public forum to discuss the search for the next city manager to lead the bankrupt city.

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the ratings on $250 million of water revenue bonds issued by the Stockton Public Financing Authority, despite ongoing concerns surrounding the city's bankruptcy.

California lawmakers wrangled over competing prison reform solutions this week as a Sept. 13 deadline loomed that would mark the end of this year’s legislative session.

A California ruling favors a Mendocino County district in the lawsuit pitting Willits Unified School District against financial advisor Caldwell Winters Flores.

The California Senate approved a bill that would establish parameters for school and community college bond issuances.

California Gov. Jerry Brown proposed legislation to ensure keep federal grants flowing to transit districts while he pursues litigation to defend California’s pension reforms.

After San Diego Mayor Bob Filner announced his resignation amidst allegations of sexual harassment, candidates are stepping forward to vie for the seat.

After years of delays and cost overruns, a new span for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge has opened this week.

Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the rating on the Children's Hospital Central California to A1 based on its strong market position and solid operating performance.

California's seventh-largest forest fire in history has spread to San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Enterprise's facilities, but it won't affect the water quality, Moody's Investors Service said.

Gov. Jerry Brown signed four bills affecting public finance into law, as California lawmakers get down to the last few weeks in session.

A potential strike by San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit District employees could drive up operating costs, but pledged revenues will remain unaffected, Moody's Investors Service said.

San Francisco-based law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is celebrating 150 years in business, including well over a century in public finance.

As Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe celebrates its 150th anniversary, partner and public finance head Roger Davis reflects on its evolution.

Two Los Angeles-area hospitals are one step closer to becoming one after the State Attorney General gave approval for the transaction.

A federal bankruptcy judge ruled that San Bernardino, Calif., is eligible for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection, a year after the city declared bankruptcy.