California

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.

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's water and power enterprise operations have not been impacted by California's wildfire, according to recent disclosure filed with the MSRB.

Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed legislation to avoid a mass release of prisoners. It would cost California up to $315 million.

California Governor Jerry Brown plans to spend $315 million from state reserves this year to meet a federal court order to reduce overcrowding in the state's prisons.

California sold $764 million of general obligation bonds in a competitive offering on Tuesday. Citi and JPMorgan won the auctions.

Richmond, Calif.'s plan to seize underwater mortgages using eminent domain could have a far-reaching impact on the U.S. residential mortgage-backed securities market, according to Standard & Poor's.

Mayor Eric Garcetti and union representatives for the Department of Water and Power reached an agreement on a new labor contract, ending months of negotiations.

With higher credit ratings and tighter spreads, California is set to sell $764 million of general obligation bonds in a competitive sale next week.

A review from the California State Controller's office found that Oakland, Calif. received $170 million in inappropriate transfers from the city's now dissolved redevelopment agency.

In the last four weeks of its session this year, the State Senate must take up roughly 700 bills, including the twice-delayed $11 billion water bond that's being reconsidered.