Standard&Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) to 'AA-' from 'AA' on Los Angeles, Calif.'s solid waste resources (SWR) and sanitation equipment bonds. The outlook is negative. The rating action reflects our view of the city's estimate that system net revenue in fiscal 2014 (ending June 30, 2014) will be insufficient to meet debt service requirements, even if various nonrecurring items relating to litigation and billing issues are removed. The city plans to use its strong cash balances -- most recently $193 million, or 314 days of operating costs -- to meet debt service requirements and a portion of operating costs in fiscal 2014. As a result, the city projects cash balances to decline