Today: Gov. Gavin Newsom survives recall challenge; Anaheim council’s appointment of resort ally stirs criticism, and Irvine council considers new approach to address asphalt plant complaints.

Today: Look for a different CA governor after Tuesday’s recall says Voice of OC; ACLU steps into the fight to stop closure of homeless meals kitchen, and OC Fair Board puts off potential state gun show ban talks.

Today: OC homeowners to see school bond tax changes; Santa Ana police union pushes back on possible vaccine requirement, and OC officials wrestle with federal vaccine mandate.

Today: Orange County child becomes youngest local victim of COVID-19; Santa Ana officials get vocal on Central County’s fierce open space, and the leader of OC’s health plan for hundreds of thousands is on his way out.

Today: A second wave of top execs leaves OC’s public Health Care Agency; OC Sheriff reminds jail workers of vaccine mandate, and here’s how HB City Council plans to spend COVID funds.

Today: OC college students face COVID outbreaks upon return to school; OC Sheriff says COVID vaccinations now mandatory for jail deputies, and how the 9/11 attacks are taught in Southern California schools.

Today: Labor Day 2021: OC residents brave COVID-19 showing up for work; OC reported 1,651 new cases over the holiday weekend, and Los Angeles-Orange counties rank 12th for homebuying bargain.

Today: OC Supervisors block County health experts from public Covid updates; 223 COVID cases at Chapman University have students, staff concerned, and City extends agreement with downtown hotel developer.

Today: How are OC cities and the County supposed to spend COVID bailout money? New report gives yearlong snapshot of shifting pandemic needs, and should public streets be used for public restaurants?

Today: Housing bills allowing denser neighborhoods divide OC state legislators; next wave of County COVID-19 deaths looming, and how does the delta variant affect children?