A Los Angeles suburb that pledged its streets as collateral for a pension bond deal is under a new spotlight because of … Continue Reading...
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California City That Sold Pension Debt Now at Fiscal Brink
West Covina, California, which sold $204 million of pension bonds in July, is at the fiscal brink because of its ineffective management … Continue Reading...
State auditor releases updated rankings of California cities’ fiscal health
The State Auditor’s office has released an annual update to its dashboard tracking the financial health of California cities, which now features
West Covina receives new grant to rewrite zoning laws
West Covina was awarded a state grant that will allow the city to rewrite its zoning law, which will help increase housing … Continue Reading...
West Covina may reconsider its ban on gas station alcohol sales — again
Gas stations in West Covina can’t sell beer and wine, prompting multiple attempts throughout the years to overturn that law. Now, not … Continue Reading...
West Covina issues new bonds to pay unfunded pensions
West Covina issued new bonds to pay for its unfunded pension obligations, the city announced.
The city approved to the lease revenue … Continue Reading...
West Covina’s issuance of pension obligation bonds
The City of West Covina has issued $204.1 million in taxable lease revenue pension bonds. Standard & Poors assigned an “A+” rating … Continue Reading...
As BKK Landfill developments continue, many West Covina residents still dissent

West Covina police chief, others test positive for coronavirus; police lobby and City Hall closed

West Covina Police Chief Richard Bell and three other city … Continue Reading...
West Covina will pay off unfunded pensions with bond debt
West Covina City Council members voted Tuesday, July 7 to take on $205 million in debt to pay for its employees’ retirements.… Continue Reading...